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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.68, 1,290.04 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.68, 1,290.04 and 571.32 is: 857.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.68 : 1,290.04 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.68/1,290.04 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.68x = 1,290.04 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.68x = 737,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,025.65/859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.33

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