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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.78, 1,286.67 and 567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.78, 1,286.67 and 567.14 is: 850.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.78 : 1,286.67 = 567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.78/1,286.67 = 567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.78x = 1,286.67 × 567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.78x = 729,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,722.02/857.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.71

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