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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.40, 1,283.10 and 563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.40, 1,283.10 and 563.80 is: 845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.40 : 1,283.10 = 563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.40/1,283.10 = 563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.40x = 1,283.10 × 563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.40x = 723,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,411.78/855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.70

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