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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,285.05 and 583.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,285.05 and 583.10 is: 875.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,285.05 = 583.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,285.05 = 583.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,285.05 × 583.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 749,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,312.66/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.57

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