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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.41, 1,293.56 and 570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.41, 1,293.56 and 570.54 is: 854.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.41 : 1,293.56 = 570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.41/1,293.56 = 570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.41x = 1,293.56 × 570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.41x = 738,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,027.72/863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.78

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