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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.70, 1,286.55 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.70, 1,286.55 and 614.70 is: 922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.70 : 1,286.55 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.70/1,286.55 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.70x = 1,286.55 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.70x = 790,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,842.29/857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.05

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