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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.07, 1,191.98 and 569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.07, 1,191.98 and 569.23 is: 785.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.07 : 1,191.98 = 569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.07/1,191.98 = 569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.07x = 1,191.98 × 569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.07x = 678,509.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,509.22/864.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.25

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