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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.94, 1,282.47 and 580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.94, 1,282.47 and 580.92 is: 871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.94 : 1,282.47 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.94/1,282.47 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.94x = 1,282.47 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.94x = 745,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,012.47/854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.42

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