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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.89, 1,287.02 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.89, 1,287.02 and 310.01 is: 465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.89 : 1,287.02 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.89/1,287.02 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.89x = 1,287.02 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.89x = 398,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,989.07/857.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.08

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