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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.11, 1,283.52 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.11, 1,283.52 and 393.63 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.11 : 1,283.52 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.11/1,283.52 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.11x = 1,283.52 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.11x = 505,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,231.98/856.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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