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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.54, 1,283.88 and 597.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.54, 1,283.88 and 597.26 is: 894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.54 : 1,283.88 = 597.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.54/1,283.88 = 597.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.54x = 1,283.88 × 597.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.54x = 766,810.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,810.17/857.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.20

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