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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.94, 1,283.98 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.94, 1,283.98 and 393.84 is: 590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.94 : 1,283.98 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.94/1,283.98 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.94x = 1,283.98 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.94x = 505,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,684.78/855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.80

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