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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.08, 1,293.12 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.08, 1,293.12 and 574.80 is: 862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.08 : 1,293.12 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.08/1,293.12 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.08x = 1,293.12 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.08x = 743,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,285.38/862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.20

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