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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.02, 1,190.19 and 568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.02, 1,190.19 and 568.18 is: 783.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.02 : 1,190.19 = 568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.02/1,190.19 = 568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.02x = 1,190.19 × 568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.02x = 676,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,242.15/863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.58

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