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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,282.70 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,282.70 and 393.35 is: 589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,282.70 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,282.70 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,282.70 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 504,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,548.08/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.98

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