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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.16, 1,290.24 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.16, 1,290.24 and 570.72 is: 856.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.16 : 1,290.24 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.16/1,290.24 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.16x = 1,290.24 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.16x = 736,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,365.77/860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.08

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