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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.33, 1,285.20 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.33, 1,285.20 and 466.76 is: 699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.33 : 1,285.20 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.33/1,285.20 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.33x = 1,285.20 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.33x = 599,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,883.17/857.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.71

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