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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.95, 1,289.93 and 569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.95, 1,289.93 and 569.33 is: 853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.95 : 1,289.93 = 569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.95/1,289.93 = 569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.95x = 1,289.93 × 569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.95x = 734,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,391.39/859.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.99

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