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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.08, 1,191.24 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.08, 1,191.24 and 569.36 is: 784.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.08 : 1,191.24 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.08/1,191.24 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.08x = 1,191.24 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.08x = 678,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,244.41/864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.93

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