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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.95, 1,284.12 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.95, 1,284.12 and 393.86 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.95 : 1,284.12 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.95/1,284.12 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.95x = 1,284.12 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.95x = 505,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,763.50/855.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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