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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,279.96 and 488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,279.96 and 488.91 is: 732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,279.96 = 488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,279.96 = 488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,279.96 × 488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 625,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,785.24/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.12

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