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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.07, 1,191.58 and 568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.07, 1,191.58 and 568.84 is: 785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.07 : 1,191.58 = 568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.07/1,191.58 = 568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.07x = 1,191.58 × 568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.07x = 677,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,813.97/863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.35

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