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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.48, 1,282.30 and 607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.48, 1,282.30 and 607.57 is: 911.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.48 : 1,282.30 = 607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.48/1,282.30 = 607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.48x = 1,282.30 × 607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.48x = 779,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,082.29/854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.76

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