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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.62, 1,282.35 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.62, 1,282.35 and 393.26 is: 589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.62 : 1,282.35 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.62/1,282.35 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.62x = 1,282.35 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.62x = 504,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,296.96/855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.39

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