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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.05, 1,193.94 and 570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.05, 1,193.94 and 570.72 is: 787.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.05 : 1,193.94 = 570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.05/1,193.94 = 570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.05x = 1,193.94 × 570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.05x = 681,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,405.44/865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.71

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