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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.13, 1,282.93 and 564.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.13, 1,282.93 and 564.87 is: 845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.13 : 1,282.93 = 564.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.13/1,282.93 = 564.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.13x = 1,282.93 × 564.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.13x = 724,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,688.67/857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.49

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