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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.08, 1,193.28 and 570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.08, 1,193.28 and 570.82 is: 786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.08 : 1,193.28 = 570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.08/1,193.28 = 570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.08x = 1,193.28 × 570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.08x = 681,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,148.09/866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.47

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