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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.44, 1,285.60 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.44, 1,285.60 and 510.88 is: 765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.44 : 1,285.60 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.44/1,285.60 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.44x = 1,285.60 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.44x = 656,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,787.33/857.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.99

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