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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,286.37 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,286.37 and 662.64 is: 994.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,286.37 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,286.37 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,286.37 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 852,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,400.22/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.45

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