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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.24, 1,285.03 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.24, 1,285.03 and 564.96 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.24 : 1,285.03 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.24/1,285.03 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.24x = 1,285.03 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.24x = 725,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,989.14/857.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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