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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.16, 1,291.20 and 572.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.16, 1,291.20 and 572.26 is: 858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.16 : 1,291.20 = 572.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.16/1,291.20 = 572.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.16x = 1,291.20 × 572.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.16x = 738,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,902.11/861.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.03

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