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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.98, 1,281.30 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.98, 1,281.30 and 392.20 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.98 : 1,281.30 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.98/1,281.30 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.98x = 1,281.30 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.98x = 502,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,525.86/854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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