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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.60, 1,192.77 and 570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.60, 1,192.77 and 570.20 is: 787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.60 : 1,192.77 = 570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.60/1,192.77 = 570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.60x = 1,192.77 × 570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.60x = 680,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,117.45/863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.54

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