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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.18, 1,194.69 and 570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.18, 1,194.69 and 570.34 is: 787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.18 : 1,194.69 = 570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.18/1,194.69 = 570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.18x = 1,194.69 × 570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.18x = 681,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,379.49/865.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.56

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