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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.70, 1,290.80 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.70, 1,290.80 and 574.70 is: 859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.70 : 1,290.80 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.70/1,290.80 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.70x = 1,290.80 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.70x = 741,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,822.76/862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.88

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