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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.18, 1,298.35 and 572.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.18, 1,298.35 and 572.05 is: 858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.18 : 1,298.35 = 572.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.18/1,298.35 = 572.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.18x = 1,298.35 × 572.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.18x = 742,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,714.63/865.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.46

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