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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,294.04 and 570.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,294.04 and 570.24 is: 855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,294.04 = 570.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,294.04 = 570.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,294.04 × 570.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 737,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,914.80/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.00

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