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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.16, 1,281.60 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.16, 1,281.60 and 488.40 is: 732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.16 : 1,281.60 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.16/1,281.60 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.16x = 1,281.60 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.16x = 625,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,933.44/854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.81

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