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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.98, 1,281.81 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.98, 1,281.81 and 392.43 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.98 : 1,281.81 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.98/1,281.81 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.98x = 1,281.81 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.98x = 503,017.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,017.36/854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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