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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.88, 1,282.49 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.88, 1,282.49 and 341.88 is: 512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.88 : 1,282.49 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.88/1,282.49 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.88x = 1,282.49 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.88x = 438,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,457.68/854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.89

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