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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.02, 1,288.37 and 704.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.02, 1,288.37 and 704.07 is: 1,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.02 : 1,288.37 = 704.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.02/1,288.37 = 704.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.02x = 1,288.37 × 704.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.02x = 907,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,102.67/857.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.44

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