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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.90, 1,287.60 and 468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.90, 1,287.60 and 468.22 is: 702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.90 : 1,287.60 = 468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.90/1,287.60 = 468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.90x = 1,287.60 × 468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.90x = 602,880.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,880.07/857.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.74

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