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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.40, 1,292.48 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.40, 1,292.48 and 574.08 is: 860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.40 : 1,292.48 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.40/1,292.48 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.40x = 1,292.48 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.40x = 741,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,986.92/862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.37

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