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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.89, 1,282.34 and 566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.89, 1,282.34 and 566.26 is: 849.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.89 : 1,282.34 = 566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.89/1,282.34 = 566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.89x = 1,282.34 × 566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.89x = 726,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,137.85/854.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.39

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