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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.87, 1,286.80 and 676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.87, 1,286.80 and 676.22 is: 1,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.87 : 1,286.80 = 676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.87/1,286.80 = 676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.87x = 1,286.80 × 676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.87x = 870,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,159.90/857.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.33

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