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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.58, 1,295.37 and 571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.58, 1,295.37 and 571.01 is: 856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.58 : 1,295.37 = 571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.58/1,295.37 = 571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.58x = 1,295.37 × 571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.58x = 739,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,672.06/863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.52

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