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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.96, 1,283.39 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.96, 1,283.39 and 563.12 is: 844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.96 : 1,283.39 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.96/1,283.39 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.96x = 1,283.39 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.96x = 722,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,702.58/855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.32

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