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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.25, 1,279.64 and 623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.25, 1,279.64 and 623.62 is: 934.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.25 : 1,279.64 = 623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.25/1,279.64 = 623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.25x = 1,279.64 × 623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.25x = 798,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,009.10/854.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.16

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