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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.96, 1,280.61 and 649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.96, 1,280.61 and 649.62 is: 973.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.96 : 1,280.61 = 649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.96/1,280.61 = 649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.96x = 1,280.61 × 649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.96x = 831,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,909.87/854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.05

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