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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,195.01 and 571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,195.01 and 571.34 is: 788.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,195.01 = 571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,195.01 = 571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,195.01 × 571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 682,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,748.18/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.78

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