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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.21, 1,284.42 and 775.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.21, 1,284.42 and 775.19 is: 1,161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.21 : 1,284.42 = 775.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.21/1,284.42 = 775.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.21x = 1,284.42 × 775.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.21x = 995,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,675.66/857.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.54

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