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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.53, 1,280.17 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.53, 1,280.17 and 488.20 is: 731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.53 : 1,280.17 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.53/1,280.17 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.53x = 1,280.17 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.53x = 624,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,978.99/854.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.37

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