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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.02, 1,280.02 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.02, 1,280.02 and 391.92 is: 587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.02 : 1,280.02 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.02/1,280.02 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.02x = 1,280.02 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.02x = 501,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,665.44/854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.42

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