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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.70, 1,280.84 and 546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.70, 1,280.84 and 546.09 is: 818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.70 : 1,280.84 = 546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.70/1,280.84 = 546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.70x = 1,280.84 × 546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.70x = 699,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,451.19/854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.36

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