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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.11, 1,283.51 and 393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.11, 1,283.51 and 393.56 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.11 : 1,283.51 = 393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.11/1,283.51 = 393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.11x = 1,283.51 × 393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.11x = 505,129.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,129.81/856.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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