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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.61, 1,194.15 and 571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.61, 1,194.15 and 571.19 is: 788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.61 : 1,194.15 = 571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.61/1,194.15 = 571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.61x = 1,194.15 × 571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.61x = 682,086.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,086.54/864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.90

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