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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.94, 1,192.29 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.94, 1,192.29 and 569.76 is: 786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.94 : 1,192.29 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.94/1,192.29 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.94x = 1,192.29 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.94x = 679,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,319.15/863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.30

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