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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.01, 1,192.43 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.01, 1,192.43 and 569.88 is: 786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.01 : 1,192.43 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.01/1,192.43 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.01x = 1,192.43 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.01x = 679,542.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,542.01/864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.50

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