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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.17, 1,280.07 and 581.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.17, 1,280.07 and 581.82 is: 872.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.17 : 1,280.07 = 581.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.17/1,280.07 = 581.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.17x = 1,280.07 × 581.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.17x = 744,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,770.33/853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.94

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