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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.02, 1,293.30 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.02, 1,293.30 and 570.04 is: 854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.02 : 1,293.30 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.02/1,293.30 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.02x = 1,293.30 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.02x = 737,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,232.73/863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.25

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