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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,193.43 and 570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,193.43 and 570.43 is: 787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,193.43 = 570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,193.43 = 570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,193.43 × 570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 680,768.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,768.27/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.02

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