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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,282.28 and 393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,282.28 and 393.55 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,282.28 = 393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,282.28 = 393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,282.28 × 393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 504,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,639.07/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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