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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.74, 1,285.26 and 467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.74, 1,285.26 and 467.13 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.74 : 1,285.26 = 467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.74/1,285.26 = 467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.74x = 1,285.26 × 467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.74x = 600,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,383.50/856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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