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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.09, 1,280.56 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.09, 1,280.56 and 391.24 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.09 : 1,280.56 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.09/1,280.56 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.09x = 1,280.56 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.09x = 501,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,006.29/854.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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