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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.27, 1,194.44 and 570.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.27, 1,194.44 and 570.03 is: 786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.27 : 1,194.44 = 570.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.27/1,194.44 = 570.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.27x = 1,194.44 × 570.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.27x = 680,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,866.63/865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.88

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