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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.87, 1,279.98 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.87, 1,279.98 and 594.32 is: 889.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.87 : 1,279.98 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.87/1,279.98 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.87x = 1,279.98 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.87x = 760,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,711.31/854.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.86

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