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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.50, 1,281.75 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.50, 1,281.75 and 341.86 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.50 : 1,281.75 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.50/1,281.75 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.50x = 1,281.75 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.50x = 438,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,179.06/854.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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