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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,292.68 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,292.68 and 573.56 is: 859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,292.68 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,292.68 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,292.68 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 741,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,429.54/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.29

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