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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.88, 1,282.80 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.88, 1,282.80 and 684.96 is: 1,027.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.88 : 1,282.80 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.88/1,282.80 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.88x = 1,282.80 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.88x = 878,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,666.69/854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.82

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