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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.08, 1,280.76 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.08, 1,280.76 and 391.84 is: 587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.08 : 1,280.76 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.08/1,280.76 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.08x = 1,280.76 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.08x = 501,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,853.00/854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.59

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