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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,278.90 and 529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,278.90 and 529.32 is: 791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,278.90 = 529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,278.90 = 529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,278.90 × 529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 676,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,947.35/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.97

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