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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.57, 1,192.67 and 569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.57, 1,192.67 and 569.73 is: 785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.57 : 1,192.67 = 569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.57/1,192.67 = 569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.57x = 1,192.67 × 569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.57x = 679,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,499.88/864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.94

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