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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855, 1,283.10 and 562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855, 1,283.10 and 562.47 is: 844.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,283.10 = 562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,283.10 = 562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,283.10 × 562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 721,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,705.26/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.10

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