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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.98, 1,283.70 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.98, 1,283.70 and 423.44 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.98 : 1,283.70 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.98/1,283.70 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.98x = 1,283.70 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.98x = 543,569.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,569.93/855.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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