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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.46, 1,280.70 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.46, 1,280.70 and 507.96 is: 761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.46 : 1,280.70 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.46/1,280.70 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.46x = 1,280.70 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.46x = 650,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,544.37/854.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.35

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