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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.60, 1,280.87 and 360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.60, 1,280.87 and 360.82 is: 540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.60 : 1,280.87 = 360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.60/1,280.87 = 360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.60x = 1,280.87 × 360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.60x = 462,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,158.01/854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.79

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