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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.91, 1,283.04 and 470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.91, 1,283.04 and 470.89 is: 705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.91 : 1,283.04 = 470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.91/1,283.04 = 470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.91x = 1,283.04 × 470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.91x = 604,170.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,170.71/855.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.88

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