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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.89, 1,284.30 and 653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.89, 1,284.30 and 653.26 is: 977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.89 : 1,284.30 = 653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.89/1,284.30 = 653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.89x = 1,284.30 × 653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.89x = 838,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,981.82/857.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.96

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