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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.53, 1,281.78 and 724.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.53, 1,281.78 and 724.39 is: 1,086.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.53 : 1,281.78 = 724.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.53/1,281.78 = 724.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.53x = 1,281.78 × 724.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.53x = 928,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,508.61/854.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.57

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