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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.20, 1,288.89 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.20, 1,288.89 and 570 is: 855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.20 : 1,288.89 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.20/1,288.89 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.20x = 1,288.89 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.20x = 734,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,667.30/859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.06

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