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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.04, 1,191.78 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.04, 1,191.78 and 569.32 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.04 : 1,191.78 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.04/1,191.78 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.04x = 1,191.78 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.04x = 678,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,504.19/864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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