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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.76, 1,286.94 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.76, 1,286.94 and 364.29 is: 546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.76 : 1,286.94 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.76/1,286.94 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.76x = 1,286.94 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.76x = 468,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,819.37/857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.56

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