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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.61, 1,279.49 and 650.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.61, 1,279.49 and 650.01 is: 973.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.61 : 1,279.49 = 650.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.61/1,279.49 = 650.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.61x = 1,279.49 × 650.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.61x = 831,678.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,678.04/854.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.17

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