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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.12, 1,193.32 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.12, 1,193.32 and 569.88 is: 786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.12 : 1,193.32 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.12/1,193.32 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.12x = 1,193.32 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.12x = 680,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,049.20/865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.07

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