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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.10, 1,284.64 and 393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.10, 1,284.64 and 393.82 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.10 : 1,284.64 = 393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.10/1,284.64 = 393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.10x = 1,284.64 × 393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.10x = 505,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,912.73/856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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