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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,192.53 and 565.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,192.53 and 565.33 is: 779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,192.53 = 565.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,192.53 = 565.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,192.53 × 565.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 674,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,172.98/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.84

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