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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.84, 1,194.78 and 570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.84, 1,194.78 and 570.52 is: 787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.84 : 1,194.78 = 570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.84/1,194.78 = 570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.84x = 1,194.78 × 570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.84x = 681,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,645.89/865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.27

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