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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.42, 1,281.29 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.42, 1,281.29 and 392.11 is: 588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.42 : 1,281.29 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.42/1,281.29 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.42x = 1,281.29 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.42x = 502,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,401.46/854.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.01

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