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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.46, 1,281.86 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.46, 1,281.86 and 392.25 is: 588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.46 : 1,281.86 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.46/1,281.86 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.46x = 1,281.86 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.46x = 502,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,809.59/854.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.45

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