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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.25, 1,298.84 and 573.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.25, 1,298.84 and 573.39 is: 859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.25 : 1,298.84 = 573.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.25/1,298.84 = 573.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.25x = 1,298.84 × 573.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.25x = 744,739.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,739.00/866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.73

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