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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.68, 1,280.28 and 581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.68, 1,280.28 and 581.52 is: 872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.68 : 1,280.28 = 581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.68/1,280.28 = 581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.68x = 1,280.28 × 581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.68x = 744,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,508.43/853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.12

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