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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,192.21 and 569.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,192.21 and 569.78 is: 786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,192.21 = 569.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,192.21 = 569.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,192.21 × 569.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 679,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,294.50/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.95

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