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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.74, 1,283.47 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.74, 1,283.47 and 393.50 is: 590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.74 : 1,283.47 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.74/1,283.47 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.74x = 1,283.47 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.74x = 505,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,045.45/855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.19

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