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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.45, 1,193.13 and 569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.45, 1,193.13 and 569.75 is: 786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.45 : 1,193.13 = 569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.45/1,193.13 = 569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.45x = 1,193.13 × 569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.45x = 679,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,779.85/864.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.37

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