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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.70, 1,280.07 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.70, 1,280.07 and 391.23 is: 586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.70 : 1,280.07 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.70/1,280.07 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.70x = 1,280.07 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.70x = 500,801.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,801.79/853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.63

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