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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.54, 1,283.13 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.54, 1,283.13 and 583.38 is: 874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.54 : 1,283.13 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.54/1,283.13 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.54x = 1,283.13 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.54x = 748,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,552.38/855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.95

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