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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.18, 1,191.30 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.18, 1,191.30 and 569.12 is: 785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.18 : 1,191.30 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.18/1,191.30 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.18x = 1,191.30 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.18x = 677,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,992.66/863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.46

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