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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,295.16 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,295.16 and 570 is: 854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,295.16 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,295.16 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,295.16 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 738,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,241.20/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.68

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