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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.80, 1,283.66 and 533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.80, 1,283.66 and 533.32 is: 798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.80 : 1,283.66 = 533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.80/1,283.66 = 533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.80x = 1,283.66 × 533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.80x = 684,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,601.55/857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.09

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