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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.99, 1,283.99 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.99, 1,283.99 and 239.74 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.99 : 1,283.99 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.99/1,283.99 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.99x = 1,283.99 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.99x = 307,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,821.15/855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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