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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.60, 1,194.12 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.60, 1,194.12 and 571.20 is: 788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.60 : 1,194.12 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.60/1,194.12 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.60x = 1,194.12 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.60x = 682,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,081.34/864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.90

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