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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.99, 1,286.19 and 467.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.99, 1,286.19 and 467.42 is: 700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.99 : 1,286.19 = 467.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.99/1,286.19 = 467.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.99x = 1,286.19 × 467.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.99x = 601,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,184.50/857.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.69

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