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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.33, 1,283.82 and 685.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.33, 1,283.82 and 685.97 is: 1,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.33 : 1,283.82 = 685.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.33/1,283.82 = 685.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.33x = 1,283.82 × 685.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.33x = 880,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,662.01/857.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.21

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