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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.77, 1,283.34 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.77, 1,283.34 and 307.82 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.77 : 1,283.34 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.77/1,283.34 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.77x = 1,283.34 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.77x = 395,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,037.72/855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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