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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.48, 1,280.81 and 391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.48, 1,280.81 and 391.31 is: 587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.48 : 1,280.81 = 391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.48/1,280.81 = 391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.48x = 1,280.81 × 391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.48x = 501,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,193.76/853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.24

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