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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.49, 1,281.93 and 507.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.49, 1,281.93 and 507.43 is: 761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.49 : 1,281.93 = 507.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.49/1,281.93 = 507.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.49x = 1,281.93 × 507.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.49x = 650,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,489.74/854.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.26

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