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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.20, 1,281.34 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.20, 1,281.34 and 443.07 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.20 : 1,281.34 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.20/1,281.34 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.20x = 1,281.34 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.20x = 567,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,727.01/854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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