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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.14, 1,293.48 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.14, 1,293.48 and 573.24 is: 860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.14 : 1,293.48 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.14/1,293.48 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.14x = 1,293.48 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.14x = 741,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,474.48/862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.04

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