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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,194.05 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,194.05 and 570.74 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,194.05 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,194.05 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,194.05 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 681,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,483.27/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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