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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.49, 1,193.94 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.49, 1,193.94 and 571.05 is: 787.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.49 : 1,193.94 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.49/1,193.94 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.49x = 1,193.94 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.49x = 681,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,799.44/865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.77

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