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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.25, 1,284.53 and 596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.25, 1,284.53 and 596.70 is: 894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.25 : 1,284.53 = 596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.25/1,284.53 = 596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.25x = 1,284.53 × 596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.25x = 766,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,476.07/857.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.11

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