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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,280.52 and 421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,280.52 and 421.68 is: 631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,280.52 = 421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,280.52 = 421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,280.52 × 421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 539,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,969.67/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.72

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