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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,282.15 and 546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,282.15 and 546.29 is: 819.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,282.15 = 546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,282.15 = 546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,282.15 × 546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 700,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,425.72/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.67

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