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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.83, 1,283.15 and 612.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.83, 1,283.15 and 612.19 is: 918.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.83 : 1,283.15 = 612.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.83/1,283.15 = 612.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.83x = 1,283.15 × 612.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.83x = 785,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,531.60/854.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.93

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