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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.96, 1,279.92 and 529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.96, 1,279.92 and 529.28 is: 792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.96 : 1,279.92 = 529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.96/1,279.92 = 529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.96x = 1,279.92 × 529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.96x = 677,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,436.06/854.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.36

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