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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.18, 1,283.82 and 393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.18, 1,283.82 and 393.56 is: 590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.18 : 1,283.82 = 393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.18/1,283.82 = 393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.18x = 1,283.82 × 393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.18x = 505,260.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,260.20/856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.13

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