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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.21, 1,279.70 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.21, 1,279.70 and 506.81 is: 759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.21 : 1,279.70 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.21/1,279.70 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.21x = 1,279.70 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.21x = 648,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,562.22/854.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.25

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