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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.90, 1,286.84 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.90, 1,286.84 and 569.26 is: 853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.90 : 1,286.84 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.90/1,286.84 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.90x = 1,286.84 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.90x = 732,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,546.54/857.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.88

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