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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.38, 1,280.34 and 488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.38, 1,280.34 and 488.26 is: 731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.38 : 1,280.34 = 488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.38/1,280.34 = 488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.38x = 1,280.34 × 488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.38x = 625,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,138.81/854.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.69

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