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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.02, 1,296.30 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.02, 1,296.30 and 572.04 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.02 : 1,296.30 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.02/1,296.30 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.02x = 1,296.30 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.02x = 741,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,535.45/865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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