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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.40, 1,284.96 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.40, 1,284.96 and 467.58 is: 700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.40 : 1,284.96 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.40/1,284.96 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.40x = 1,284.96 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.40x = 600,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,821.60/857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.75

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