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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.07, 1,192.99 and 569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.07, 1,192.99 and 569.82 is: 785.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.07 : 1,192.99 = 569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.07/1,192.99 = 569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.07x = 1,192.99 × 569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.07x = 679,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,791.12/865.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.82

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