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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.42, 1,295.06 and 571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.42, 1,295.06 and 571.54 is: 856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.42 : 1,295.06 = 571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.42/1,295.06 = 571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.42x = 1,295.06 × 571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.42x = 740,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,178.59/864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.27

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