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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.82, 1,283.78 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.82, 1,283.78 and 393.39 is: 590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.82 : 1,283.78 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.82/1,283.78 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.82x = 1,283.78 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.82x = 505,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,026.21/855.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.11

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