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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.97, 1,284.57 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.97, 1,284.57 and 546.96 is: 821.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.97 : 1,284.57 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.97/1,284.57 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.97x = 1,284.57 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.97x = 702,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,608.41/854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.79

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