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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.08, 1,285.62 and 820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.08, 1,285.62 and 820.36 is: 1,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.08 : 1,285.62 = 820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.08/1,285.62 = 820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.08x = 1,285.62 × 820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.08x = 1,054,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,671.22/857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.54

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