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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.94, 1,281.36 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.94, 1,281.36 and 459.02 is: 687.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.94 : 1,281.36 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.94/1,281.36 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.94x = 1,281.36 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.94x = 588,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,169.87/854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.97

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