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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.13, 1,298.46 and 571.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.13, 1,298.46 and 571.82 is: 858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.13 : 1,298.46 = 571.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.13/1,298.46 = 571.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.13x = 1,298.46 × 571.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.13x = 742,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,485.40/865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.24

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