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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.42, 1,280.80 and 542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.42, 1,280.80 and 542.22 is: 812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.42 : 1,280.80 = 542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.42/1,280.80 = 542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.42x = 1,280.80 × 542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.42x = 694,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,475.38/854.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.80

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