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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,191.08 and 568.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,191.08 and 568.50 is: 784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,191.08 = 568.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,191.08 = 568.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,191.08 × 568.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 677,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,128.98/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.88

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