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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.53, 1,284.54 and 547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.53, 1,284.54 and 547.93 is: 820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.53 : 1,284.54 = 547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.53/1,284.54 = 547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.53x = 1,284.54 × 547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.53x = 703,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,838.00/857.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.77

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