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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.48, 1,278.84 and 530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.48, 1,278.84 and 530.12 is: 793.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.48 : 1,278.84 = 530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.48/1,278.84 = 530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.48x = 1,278.84 × 530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.48x = 677,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,938.66/854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.39

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