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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.66, 1,281.04 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.66, 1,281.04 and 488.64 is: 732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.66 : 1,281.04 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.66/1,281.04 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.66x = 1,281.04 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.66x = 625,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,967.39/854.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.42

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