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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.77, 1,285.13 and 703.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.77, 1,285.13 and 703.46 is: 1,053.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.77 : 1,285.13 = 703.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.77/1,285.13 = 703.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.77x = 1,285.13 × 703.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.77x = 904,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,037.55/857.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.94

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