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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.10, 1,285.44 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.10, 1,285.44 and 599.40 is: 898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.10 : 1,285.44 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.10/1,285.44 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.10x = 1,285.44 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.10x = 770,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,492.74/857.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.95

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