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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.86, 1,191.45 and 568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.86, 1,191.45 and 568.70 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.86 : 1,191.45 = 568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.86/1,191.45 = 568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.86x = 1,191.45 × 568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.86x = 677,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,577.62/862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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