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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.53, 1,286.82 and 395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.53, 1,286.82 and 395.37 is: 593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.53 : 1,286.82 = 395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.53/1,286.82 = 395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.53x = 1,286.82 × 395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.53x = 508,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,770.02/857.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.30

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