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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.95, 1,282.43 and 566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.95, 1,282.43 and 566.32 is: 849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.95 : 1,282.43 = 566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.95/1,282.43 = 566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.95x = 1,282.43 × 566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.95x = 726,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,265.76/854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.48

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