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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.70, 1,282.32 and 508.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.70, 1,282.32 and 508.43 is: 762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.70 : 1,282.32 = 508.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.70/1,282.32 = 508.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.70x = 1,282.32 × 508.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.70x = 651,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,963.55/854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.80

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