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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.71, 1,283.11 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.71, 1,283.11 and 504.39 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.71 : 1,283.11 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.71/1,283.11 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.71x = 1,283.11 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.71x = 647,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,186.59/855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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