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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,281.02 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,281.02 and 420.60 is: 630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,281.02 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,281.02 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,281.02 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 538,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,797.01/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.35

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