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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.94, 1,281.50 and 763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.94, 1,281.50 and 763.82 is: 1,144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.94 : 1,281.50 = 763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.94/1,281.50 = 763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.94x = 1,281.50 × 763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.94x = 978,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,835.33/854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.92

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