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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.76, 1,283.58 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.76, 1,283.58 and 239.46 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.76 : 1,283.58 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.76/1,283.58 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.76x = 1,283.58 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.76x = 307,366.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,366.07/855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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