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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.77, 1,286.46 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.77, 1,286.46 and 241.54 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.77 : 1,286.46 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.77/1,286.46 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.77x = 1,286.46 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.77x = 310,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,728.33/857.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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