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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.65, 1,282.13 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.65, 1,282.13 and 291.80 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.65 : 1,282.13 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.65/1,282.13 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.65x = 1,282.13 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.65x = 374,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,128.37/854.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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