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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.46, 1,282.24 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.46, 1,282.24 and 489.96 is: 735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.46 : 1,282.24 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.46/1,282.24 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.46x = 1,282.24 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.46x = 628,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,249.89/854.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.26

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