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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.13, 1,295.46 and 569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.13, 1,295.46 and 569.81 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.13 : 1,295.46 = 569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.13/1,295.46 = 569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.13x = 1,295.46 × 569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.13x = 738,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,159.59/863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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