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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.59, 1,287.23 and 447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.59, 1,287.23 and 447.05 is: 671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.59 : 1,287.23 = 447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.59/1,287.23 = 447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.59x = 1,287.23 × 447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.59x = 575,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,457.15/857.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.02

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