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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.44, 1,279.36 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.44, 1,279.36 and 488.72 is: 731.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.44 : 1,279.36 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.44/1,279.36 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.44x = 1,279.36 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.44x = 625,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,248.82/854.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.76

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