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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.74, 1,280.57 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.74, 1,280.57 and 392.91 is: 588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.74 : 1,280.57 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.74/1,280.57 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.74x = 1,280.57 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.74x = 503,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,140.39/854.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.65

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