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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,290.42 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,290.42 and 569.88 is: 853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,290.42 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,290.42 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,290.42 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 735,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,384.55/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.00

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