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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.28, 1,192.34 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.28, 1,192.34 and 569.48 is: 785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.28 : 1,192.34 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.28/1,192.34 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.28x = 1,192.34 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.28x = 679,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,013.78/864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.64

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