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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.22, 1,284.39 and 612.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.22, 1,284.39 and 612.51 is: 917.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.22 : 1,284.39 = 612.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.22/1,284.39 = 612.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.22x = 1,284.39 × 612.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.22x = 786,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,701.72/857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.74

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