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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.74, 1,281.24 and 580.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.74, 1,281.24 and 580.37 is: 870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.74 : 1,281.24 = 580.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.74/1,281.24 = 580.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.74x = 1,281.24 × 580.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.74x = 743,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,586.85/853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.98

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