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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.41, 1,280.76 and 546.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.41, 1,280.76 and 546.61 is: 819.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.41 : 1,280.76 = 546.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.41/1,280.76 = 546.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.41x = 1,280.76 × 546.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.41x = 700,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,076.22/854.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.37

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