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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.80, 1,282.05 and 581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.80, 1,282.05 and 581.10 is: 872.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.80 : 1,282.05 = 581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.80/1,282.05 = 581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.80x = 1,282.05 × 581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.80x = 744,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,999.26/853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.57

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