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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,291.95 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,291.95 and 572.76 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,291.95 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,291.95 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,291.95 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 739,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,977.28/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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