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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.66, 1,283.69 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.66, 1,283.69 and 270.70 is: 406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.66 : 1,283.69 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.66/1,283.69 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.66x = 1,283.69 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.66x = 347,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,495.20/855.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.11

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