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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.03, 1,284.75 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.03, 1,284.75 and 395.18 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.03 : 1,284.75 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.03/1,284.75 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.03x = 1,284.75 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.03x = 507,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,701.08/857.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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