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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,195.20 and 571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,195.20 and 571.26 is: 788.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,195.20 = 571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,195.20 = 571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,195.20 × 571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 682,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,769.95/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.46

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