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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.01, 1,191.95 and 569.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.01, 1,191.95 and 569.59 is: 786.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.01 : 1,191.95 = 569.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.01/1,191.95 = 569.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.01x = 1,191.95 × 569.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.01x = 678,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,923.58/863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.69

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