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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.80, 1,281.84 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.80, 1,281.84 and 581.04 is: 871.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.80 : 1,281.84 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.80/1,281.84 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.80x = 1,281.84 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.80x = 744,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,800.31/854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.32

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