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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.03, 1,286.26 and 662.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.03, 1,286.26 and 662.55 is: 994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.03 : 1,286.26 = 662.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.03/1,286.26 = 662.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.03x = 1,286.26 × 662.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.03x = 852,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,212.39/857.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.38

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