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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,292.40 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,292.40 and 570.32 is: 856.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,292.40 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,292.40 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,292.40 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 737,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,081.57/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.20

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