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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.73, 1,193.30 and 569.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.73, 1,193.30 and 569.79 is: 786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.73 : 1,193.30 = 569.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.73/1,193.30 = 569.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.73x = 1,193.30 × 569.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.73x = 679,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,929.69/864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.29

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