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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,284.54 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,284.54 and 684.48 is: 1,025.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,284.54 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,284.54 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,284.54 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 879,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,241.94/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.33

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