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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.13, 1,281.57 and 392.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.13, 1,281.57 and 392.83 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.13 : 1,281.57 = 392.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.13/1,281.57 = 392.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.13x = 1,281.57 × 392.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.13x = 503,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,439.14/855.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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