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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.62, 1,283.47 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.62, 1,283.47 and 270.64 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.62 : 1,283.47 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.62/1,283.47 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.62x = 1,283.47 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.62x = 347,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,351.90/855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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