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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.44, 1,280.04 and 488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.44, 1,280.04 and 488.12 is: 731.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.44 : 1,280.04 = 488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.44/1,280.04 = 488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.44x = 1,280.04 × 488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.44x = 624,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,813.12/854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.26

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