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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.29, 1,279.77 and 391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.29, 1,279.77 and 391.09 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.29 : 1,279.77 = 391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.29/1,279.77 = 391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.29x = 1,279.77 × 391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.29x = 500,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,505.25/853.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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