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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.77, 1,280.01 and 591.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.77, 1,280.01 and 591.87 is: 888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.77 : 1,280.01 = 591.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.77/1,280.01 = 591.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.77x = 1,280.01 × 591.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.77x = 757,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,599.52/852.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.40

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