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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.75, 1,283.93 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.75, 1,283.93 and 362.28 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.75 : 1,283.93 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.75/1,283.93 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.75x = 1,283.93 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.75x = 465,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,148.56/855.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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