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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.77, 1,193.76 and 569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.77, 1,193.76 and 569.53 is: 786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.77 : 1,193.76 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.77/1,193.76 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.77x = 1,193.76 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.77x = 679,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,873.32/864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.19

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