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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.12, 1,193.52 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.12, 1,193.52 and 570.32 is: 786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.12 : 1,193.52 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.12/1,193.52 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.12x = 1,193.52 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.12x = 680,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,688.33/865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.81

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