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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.30, 1,277.40 and 635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.30, 1,277.40 and 635.60 is: 950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.30 : 1,277.40 = 635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.30/1,277.40 = 635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.30x = 1,277.40 × 635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.30x = 811,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,915.44/854.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.39

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