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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.57, 1,284.17 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.57, 1,284.17 and 423.03 is: 634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.57 : 1,284.17 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.57/1,284.17 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.57x = 1,284.17 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.57x = 543,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,240.32/855.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.95

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