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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.53, 1,283.28 and 410.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.53, 1,283.28 and 410.69 is: 616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.53 : 1,283.28 = 410.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.53/1,283.28 = 410.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.53x = 1,283.28 × 410.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.53x = 527,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,030.26/855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.03

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