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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.67, 1,284.08 and 583.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.67, 1,284.08 and 583.35 is: 873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.67 : 1,284.08 = 583.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.67/1,284.08 = 583.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.67x = 1,284.08 × 583.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.67x = 749,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,065.15/857.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.37

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