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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.34, 1,286.42 and 467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.34, 1,286.42 and 467.33 is: 701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.34 : 1,286.42 = 467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.34/1,286.42 = 467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.34x = 1,286.42 × 467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.34x = 601,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,173.89/857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.21

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