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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,283.99 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,283.99 and 239.73 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,283.99 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,283.99 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,283.99 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 307,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,810.92/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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