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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,280.49 and 579.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,280.49 and 579.66 is: 868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,280.49 = 579.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,280.49 = 579.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,280.49 × 579.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 742,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,248.83/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.61

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