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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.65, 1,194.17 and 570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.65, 1,194.17 and 570.54 is: 787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.65 : 1,194.17 = 570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.65/1,194.17 = 570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.65x = 1,194.17 × 570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.65x = 681,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,318.90/865.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.06

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