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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.93, 1,286.82 and 653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.93, 1,286.82 and 653.60 is: 980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.93 : 1,286.82 = 653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.93/1,286.82 = 653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.93x = 1,286.82 × 653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.93x = 841,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,068.77/857.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.35

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