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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.63, 1,282.12 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.63, 1,282.12 and 269.80 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.63 : 1,282.12 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.63/1,282.12 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.63x = 1,282.12 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.63x = 345,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,912.86/854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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