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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.48, 1,275.62 and 762.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.48, 1,275.62 and 762.21 is: 1,137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.48 : 1,275.62 = 762.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.48/1,275.62 = 762.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.48x = 1,275.62 × 762.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.48x = 972,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,286.51/854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.87

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