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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.02, 1,194.18 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.02, 1,194.18 and 570.78 is: 787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.02 : 1,194.18 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.02/1,194.18 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.02x = 1,194.18 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.02x = 681,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,614.06/866.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.07

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