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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.07, 1,285.87 and 467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.07, 1,285.87 and 467.74 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.07 : 1,285.87 = 467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.07/1,285.87 = 467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.07x = 1,285.87 × 467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.07x = 601,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,452.83/858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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