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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.96, 1,281.98 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.96, 1,281.98 and 503.64 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.96 : 1,281.98 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.96/1,281.98 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.96x = 1,281.98 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.96x = 645,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,657.67/854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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