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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.79, 1,285.47 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.79, 1,285.47 and 651.24 is: 975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.79 : 1,285.47 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.79/1,285.47 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.79x = 1,285.47 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.79x = 837,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,149.48/857.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.94

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