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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,296.96 and 572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,296.96 and 572.14 is: 857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,296.96 = 572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,296.96 = 572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,296.96 × 572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 742,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,042.69/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.85

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