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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,280.67 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,280.67 and 391.75 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,280.67 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,280.67 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,280.67 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 501,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,699.27/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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