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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,193.94 and 570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,193.94 and 570.92 is: 787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,193.94 = 570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,193.94 = 570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,193.94 × 570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 681,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,638.26/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.33

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