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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.69, 1,282.66 and 547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.69, 1,282.66 and 547.30 is: 821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.69 : 1,282.66 = 547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.69/1,282.66 = 547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.69x = 1,282.66 × 547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.69x = 701,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,993.40/854.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.34

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