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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.13, 1,285.70 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.13, 1,285.70 and 467.52 is: 701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.13 : 1,285.70 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.13/1,285.70 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.13x = 1,285.70 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.13x = 601,088.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,088.13/857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.28

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