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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,191.12 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,191.12 and 568.80 is: 784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,191.12 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,191.12 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,191.12 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 677,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,509.06/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.37

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