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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.62, 1,283.72 and 509.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.62, 1,283.72 and 509.24 is: 764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.62 : 1,283.72 = 509.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.62/1,283.72 = 509.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.62x = 1,283.72 × 509.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.62x = 653,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,721.57/855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.03

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