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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.78, 1,281.60 and 391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.78, 1,281.60 and 391.91 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.78 : 1,281.60 = 391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.78/1,281.60 = 391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.78x = 1,281.60 × 391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.78x = 502,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,265.45/854.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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