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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.27, 1,286.52 and 565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.27, 1,286.52 and 565.87 is: 847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.27 : 1,286.52 = 565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.27/1,286.52 = 565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.27x = 1,286.52 × 565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.27x = 728,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,003.07/859.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.23

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