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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.58, 1,283.01 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.58, 1,283.01 and 393.34 is: 589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.58 : 1,283.01 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.58/1,283.01 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.58x = 1,283.01 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.58x = 504,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,659.15/855.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.84

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