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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.90, 1,282.82 and 422.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.90, 1,282.82 and 422.09 is: 633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.90 : 1,282.82 = 422.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.90/1,282.82 = 422.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.90x = 1,282.82 × 422.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.90x = 541,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,456.97/854.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.36

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