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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.34, 1,286.55 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.34, 1,286.55 and 527.67 is: 791.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.34 : 1,286.55 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.34/1,286.55 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.34x = 1,286.55 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.34x = 678,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,873.84/857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.84

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