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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.61, 1,192.49 and 569.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.61, 1,192.49 and 569.45 is: 786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.61 : 1,192.49 = 569.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.61/1,192.49 = 569.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.61x = 1,192.49 × 569.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.61x = 679,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,063.43/863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.31

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