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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.67, 1,286.19 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.67, 1,286.19 and 418.65 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.67 : 1,286.19 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.67/1,286.19 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.67x = 1,286.19 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.67x = 538,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,463.44/857.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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