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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.15, 1,281.27 and 489.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.15, 1,281.27 and 489.29 is: 733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.15 : 1,281.27 = 489.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.15/1,281.27 = 489.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.15x = 1,281.27 × 489.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.15x = 626,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,908.17/854.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.96

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