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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,290.51 and 569.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,290.51 and 569.00 is: 851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,290.51 = 569.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,290.51 = 569.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,290.51 × 569.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 734,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,293.74/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.81

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