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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.60, 1,282.24 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.60, 1,282.24 and 508.24 is: 762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.60 : 1,282.24 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.60/1,282.24 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.60x = 1,282.24 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.60x = 651,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,685.66/854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.56

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