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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.10, 1,280.50 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.10, 1,280.50 and 392.01 is: 587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.10 : 1,280.50 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.10/1,280.50 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.10x = 1,280.50 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.10x = 501,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,968.81/854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.72

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