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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,282.02 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,282.02 and 489.24 is: 734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,282.02 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,282.02 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,282.02 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 627,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,215.46/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.00

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