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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.47, 1,282.02 and 577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.47, 1,282.02 and 577.90 is: 867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.47 : 1,282.02 = 577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.47/1,282.02 = 577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.47x = 1,282.02 × 577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.47x = 740,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,879.36/854.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.06

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