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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.79, 1,286.43 and 364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.79, 1,286.43 and 364.19 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.79 : 1,286.43 = 364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.79/1,286.43 = 364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.79x = 1,286.43 × 364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.79x = 468,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,496.69/857.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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