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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.93, 1,283.09 and 484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.93, 1,283.09 and 484.97 is: 727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.93 : 1,283.09 = 484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.93/1,283.09 = 484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.93x = 1,283.09 × 484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.93x = 622,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,260.16/854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.85

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