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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,280.88 and 391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,280.88 and 391.65 is: 587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,280.88 = 391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,280.88 = 391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,280.88 × 391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 501,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,656.65/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.56

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