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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.25, 1,279.80 and 762.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.25, 1,279.80 and 762.01 is: 1,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.25 : 1,279.80 = 762.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.25/1,279.80 = 762.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.25x = 1,279.80 × 762.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.25x = 975,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,217.20/854.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.61

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