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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,190.88 and 568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,190.88 and 568.68 is: 784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,190.88 = 568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,190.88 = 568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,190.88 × 568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 677,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,229.64/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.27

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