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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.81, 1,280.99 and 591.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.81, 1,280.99 and 591.37 is: 887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.81 : 1,280.99 = 591.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.81/1,280.99 = 591.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.81x = 1,280.99 × 591.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.81x = 757,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,539.06/853.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.25

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