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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.64, 1,286.44 and 468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.64, 1,286.44 and 468.02 is: 702.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.64 : 1,286.44 = 468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.64/1,286.44 = 468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.64x = 1,286.44 × 468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.64x = 602,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,079.65/857.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.02

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