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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.26, 1,300.14 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.26, 1,300.14 and 572.94 is: 859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.26 : 1,300.14 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.26/1,300.14 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.26x = 1,300.14 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.26x = 744,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,902.21/866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.91

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