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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.02, 1,192.50 and 569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.02, 1,192.50 and 569.24 is: 785.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.02 : 1,192.50 = 569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.02/1,192.50 = 569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.02x = 1,192.50 × 569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.02x = 678,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,818.70/864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.65

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