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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.04, 1,296.16 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.04, 1,296.16 and 573.44 is: 860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.04 : 1,296.16 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.04/1,296.16 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.04x = 1,296.16 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.04x = 743,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,269.99/864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.23

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