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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.50, 1,191.74 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.50, 1,191.74 and 569.38 is: 785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.50 : 1,191.74 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.50/1,191.74 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.50x = 1,191.74 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.50x = 678,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,552.92/863.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.82

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