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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.48, 1,283.18 and 594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.48, 1,283.18 and 594.71 is: 892.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.48 : 1,283.18 = 594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.48/1,283.18 = 594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.48x = 1,283.18 × 594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.48x = 763,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,119.98/855.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.04

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