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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.63, 1,290.95 and 568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.63, 1,290.95 and 568.95 is: 852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.63 : 1,290.95 = 568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.63/1,290.95 = 568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.63x = 1,290.95 × 568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.63x = 734,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,486.00/861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.44

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