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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.14, 1,280.57 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.14, 1,280.57 and 391.67 is: 587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.14 : 1,280.57 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.14/1,280.57 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.14x = 1,280.57 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.14x = 501,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,562.09/854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.21

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