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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.77, 1,279.62 and 390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.77, 1,279.62 and 390.90 is: 585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.77 : 1,279.62 = 390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.77/1,279.62 = 390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.77x = 1,279.62 × 390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.77x = 500,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,203.46/853.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.88

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