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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.62, 1,282.22 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.62, 1,282.22 and 508.24 is: 762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.62 : 1,282.22 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.62/1,282.22 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.62x = 1,282.22 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.62x = 651,675.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,675.49/854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.53

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