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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,298.36 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,298.36 and 574.97 is: 862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,298.36 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,298.36 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,298.36 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 746,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,512.99/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.45

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