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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.87, 1,282.50 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.87, 1,282.50 and 367.79 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.87 : 1,282.50 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.87/1,282.50 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.87x = 1,282.50 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.87x = 471,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,684.26/854.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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