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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.74, 1,285.44 and 467.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.74, 1,285.44 and 467.23 is: 700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.74 : 1,285.44 = 467.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.74/1,285.44 = 467.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.74x = 1,285.44 × 467.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.74x = 600,596.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,596.13/857.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.21

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