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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.58, 1,279.44 and 634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.58, 1,279.44 and 634.80 is: 950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.58 : 1,279.44 = 634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.58/1,279.44 = 634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.58x = 1,279.44 × 634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.58x = 812,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,188.51/854.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.39

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