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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.16, 1,279.14 and 545.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.16, 1,279.14 and 545.10 is: 816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.16 : 1,279.14 = 545.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.16/1,279.14 = 545.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.16x = 1,279.14 × 545.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.16x = 697,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,259.21/854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.31

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