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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.47, 1,280.99 and 546.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.47, 1,280.99 and 546.85 is: 816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.47 : 1,280.99 = 546.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.47/1,280.99 = 546.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.47x = 1,280.99 × 546.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.47x = 700,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,509.38/857.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.95

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