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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.24, 1,290.24 and 571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.24, 1,290.24 and 571.80 is: 856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.24 : 1,290.24 = 571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.24/1,290.24 = 571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.24x = 1,290.24 × 571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.24x = 737,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,759.23/861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.62

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