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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.75, 1,196.04 and 567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.75, 1,196.04 and 567.70 is: 784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.75 : 1,196.04 = 567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.75/1,196.04 = 567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.75x = 1,196.04 × 567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.75x = 678,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,991.91/865.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.28

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