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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.28, 1,287.59 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.28, 1,287.59 and 583.10 is: 877.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.28 : 1,287.59 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.28/1,287.59 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.28x = 1,287.59 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.28x = 750,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,784.38/855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.83

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