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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.10, 1,288.02 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.10, 1,288.02 and 467.40 is: 702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.10 : 1,288.02 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.10/1,288.02 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.10x = 1,288.02 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.10x = 602,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,020.55/857.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.39

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