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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.90, 1,288.36 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.90, 1,288.36 and 568.27 is: 852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.90 : 1,288.36 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.90/1,288.36 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.90x = 1,288.36 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.90x = 732,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,129.90/858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.40

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