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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.95, 1,284.53 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.95, 1,284.53 and 395.04 is: 592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.95 : 1,284.53 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.95/1,284.53 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.95x = 1,284.53 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.95x = 507,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,443.57/856.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.15

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