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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.80, 1,283.40 and 530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.80, 1,283.40 and 530.80 is: 796.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.80 : 1,283.40 = 530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.80/1,283.40 = 530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.80x = 1,283.40 × 530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.80x = 681,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,228.72/854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.95

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