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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.47, 1,193.28 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.47, 1,193.28 and 570.14 is: 787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.47 : 1,193.28 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.47/1,193.28 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.47x = 1,193.28 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.47x = 680,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,336.24/864.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.00

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