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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.56, 1,280.58 and 622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.56, 1,280.58 and 622.88 is: 933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.56 : 1,280.58 = 622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.56/1,280.58 = 622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.56x = 1,280.58 × 622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.56x = 797,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,647.67/854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.40

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