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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.27, 1,192.32 and 569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.27, 1,192.32 and 569.43 is: 785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.27 : 1,192.32 = 569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.27/1,192.32 = 569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.27x = 1,192.32 × 569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.27x = 678,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,942.78/864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.57

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