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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,287.84 and 467.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,287.84 and 467.32 is: 702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,287.84 = 467.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,287.84 = 467.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,287.84 × 467.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 601,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,833.39/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.22

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