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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.28, 1,195.07 and 571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.28, 1,195.07 and 571.86 is: 789.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.28 : 1,195.07 = 571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.28/1,195.07 = 571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.28x = 1,195.07 × 571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.28x = 683,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,412.73/865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.82

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