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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.44, 1,286.72 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.44, 1,286.72 and 570.32 is: 853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.44 : 1,286.72 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.44/1,286.72 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.44x = 1,286.72 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.44x = 733,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,842.15/859.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.86

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