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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.87, 1,193.09 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.87, 1,193.09 and 565.98 is: 780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.87 : 1,193.09 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.87/1,193.09 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.87x = 1,193.09 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.87x = 675,265.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,265.08/864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.77

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