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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,282.36 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,282.36 and 393.58 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,282.36 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,282.36 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,282.36 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 504,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,715.11/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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