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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.26, 1,276.71 and 623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.26, 1,276.71 and 623.64 is: 932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.26 : 1,276.71 = 623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.26/1,276.71 = 623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.26x = 1,276.71 × 623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.26x = 796,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,201.44/854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.04

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