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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.70, 1,282.05 and 421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.70, 1,282.05 and 421.80 is: 632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.70 : 1,282.05 = 421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.70/1,282.05 = 421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.70x = 1,282.05 × 421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.70x = 540,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,768.69/854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.70

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