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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.07, 1,285.67 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.07, 1,285.67 and 424.13 is: 636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.07 : 1,285.67 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.07/1,285.67 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.07x = 1,285.67 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.07x = 545,285.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,285.85/857.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.22

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