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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.15, 1,279.72 and 581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.15, 1,279.72 and 581.60 is: 872.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.15 : 1,279.72 = 581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.15/1,279.72 = 581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.15x = 1,279.72 × 581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.15x = 744,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,282.24/853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.39

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