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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.60, 1,281.90 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.60, 1,281.90 and 422.60 is: 633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.60 : 1,281.90 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.60/1,281.90 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.60x = 1,281.90 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.60x = 541,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,730.94/854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.90

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