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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.12, 1,301.57 and 575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.12, 1,301.57 and 575.61 is: 863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.12 : 1,301.57 = 575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.12/1,301.57 = 575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.12x = 1,301.57 × 575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.12x = 749,191.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,191.11/868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.01

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