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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,281.84 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,281.84 and 610.44 is: 915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,281.84 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,281.84 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,281.84 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 782,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,486.41/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.70

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