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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.75, 1,292.09 and 568.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.75, 1,292.09 and 568.89 is: 852.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.75 : 1,292.09 = 568.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.75/1,292.09 = 568.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.75x = 1,292.09 × 568.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.75x = 735,054.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,054.24/861.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.98

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