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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.29, 1,279.71 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.29, 1,279.71 and 488.02 is: 731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.29 : 1,279.71 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.29/1,279.71 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.29x = 1,279.71 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.29x = 624,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,524.07/854.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.04

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