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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.24, 1,298.82 and 573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.24, 1,298.82 and 573.43 is: 859.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.24 : 1,298.82 = 573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.24/1,298.82 = 573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.24x = 1,298.82 × 573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.24x = 744,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,779.11/866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.78

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