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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.07, 1,193.84 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.07, 1,193.84 and 570.12 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.07 : 1,193.84 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.07/1,193.84 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.07x = 1,193.84 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.07x = 680,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,629.21/865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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