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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.60, 1,291.44 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.60, 1,291.44 and 572.24 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.60 : 1,291.44 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.60/1,291.44 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.60x = 1,291.44 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.60x = 739,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,013.63/860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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