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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.44, 1,283.56 and 509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.44, 1,283.56 and 509.46 is: 764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.44 : 1,283.56 = 509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.44/1,283.56 = 509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.44x = 1,283.56 × 509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.44x = 653,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,922.48/855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.43

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