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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.31, 1,194.62 and 571.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.31, 1,194.62 and 571.43 is: 788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.31 : 1,194.62 = 571.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.31/1,194.62 = 571.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.31x = 1,194.62 × 571.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.31x = 682,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,646.12/865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.90

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