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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,283.70 and 596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,283.70 and 596.60 is: 894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,283.70 = 596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,283.70 = 596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,283.70 × 596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 765,855.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,855.42/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.90

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