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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.92, 1,283.66 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.92, 1,283.66 and 394.05 is: 590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.92 : 1,283.66 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.92/1,283.66 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.92x = 1,283.66 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.92x = 505,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,824.25/856.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.28

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