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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.13, 1,280.07 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.13, 1,280.07 and 391.83 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.13 : 1,280.07 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.13/1,280.07 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.13x = 1,280.07 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.13x = 501,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,569.83/854.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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