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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.60, 1,281.03 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.60, 1,281.03 and 392.06 is: 587.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.60 : 1,281.03 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.60/1,281.03 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.60x = 1,281.03 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.60x = 502,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,240.62/854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.69

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