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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.09, 1,280.07 and 390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.09, 1,280.07 and 390.82 is: 586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.09 : 1,280.07 = 390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.09/1,280.07 = 390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.09x = 1,280.07 × 390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.09x = 500,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,276.96/853.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.43

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