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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.70, 1,293.80 and 576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.70, 1,293.80 and 576.70 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.70 : 1,293.80 = 576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.70/1,293.80 = 576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.70x = 1,293.80 × 576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.70x = 746,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,134.46/864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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