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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.19, 1,283.34 and 546.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.19, 1,283.34 and 546.65 is: 821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.19 : 1,283.34 = 546.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.19/1,283.34 = 546.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.19x = 1,283.34 × 546.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.19x = 701,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,528.66/854.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.28

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