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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.04, 1,194.54 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.04, 1,194.54 and 571.32 is: 788.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.04 : 1,194.54 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.04/1,194.54 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.04x = 1,194.54 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.04x = 682,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,464.59/866.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.03

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