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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.92, 1,283.70 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.92, 1,283.70 and 239.69 is: 359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.92 : 1,283.70 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.92/1,283.70 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.92x = 1,283.70 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.92x = 307,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,683.63/855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.48

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