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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.78, 1,279.88 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.78, 1,279.88 and 544.95 is: 815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.78 : 1,279.88 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.78/1,279.88 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.78x = 1,279.88 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.78x = 697,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,471.97/854.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.97

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