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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.42, 1,280.18 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.42, 1,280.18 and 622.98 is: 933.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.42 : 1,280.18 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.42/1,280.18 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.42x = 1,280.18 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.42x = 797,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,528.09/854.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.42

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