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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.68, 1,287.04 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.68, 1,287.04 and 569.32 is: 854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.68 : 1,287.04 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.68/1,287.04 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.68x = 1,287.04 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.68x = 732,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,737.61/857.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.33

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