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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.60, 1,195.50 and 572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.60, 1,195.50 and 572.20 is: 790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.60 : 1,195.50 = 572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.60/1,195.50 = 572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.60x = 1,195.50 × 572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.60x = 684,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,065.10/865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.28

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