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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.96, 1,191.06 and 568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.96, 1,191.06 and 568.24 is: 784.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.96 : 1,191.06 = 568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.96/1,191.06 = 568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.96x = 1,191.06 × 568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.96x = 676,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,807.93/862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.29

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