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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,285.56 and 650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,285.56 and 650.97 is: 975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,285.56 = 650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,285.56 = 650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,285.56 × 650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 836,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,860.99/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.91

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