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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,193.71 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,193.71 and 570.48 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,193.71 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,193.71 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,193.71 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 680,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,984.83/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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