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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.06, 1,290.90 and 568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.06, 1,290.90 and 568.68 is: 851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.06 : 1,290.90 = 568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.06/1,290.90 = 568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.06x = 1,290.90 × 568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.06x = 734,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,109.01/862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.58

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