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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.38, 1,191.57 and 569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.38, 1,191.57 and 569.97 is: 786.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.38 : 1,191.57 = 569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.38/1,191.57 = 569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.38x = 1,191.57 × 569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.38x = 679,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,159.15/863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.63

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