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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.43, 1,285.61 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.43, 1,285.61 and 564.62 is: 846.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.43 : 1,285.61 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.43/1,285.61 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.43x = 1,285.61 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.43x = 725,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,871.87/857.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.57

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