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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.52, 1,280.91 and 580.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.52, 1,280.91 and 580.74 is: 870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.52 : 1,280.91 = 580.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.52/1,280.91 = 580.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.52x = 1,280.91 × 580.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.52x = 743,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,875.67/854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.52

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