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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.36, 1,196.28 and 572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.36, 1,196.28 and 572.20 is: 790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.36 : 1,196.28 = 572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.36/1,196.28 = 572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.36x = 1,196.28 × 572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.36x = 684,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,511.42/866.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.10

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