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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.39, 1,286.69 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.39, 1,286.69 and 614.12 is: 921.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.39 : 1,286.69 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.39/1,286.69 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.39x = 1,286.69 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.39x = 790,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,172.56/857.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.61

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