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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,192.74 and 569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,192.74 and 569.93 is: 786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,192.74 = 569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,192.74 = 569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,192.74 × 569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 679,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,778.31/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.33

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