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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.37, 1,195.64 and 571.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.37, 1,195.64 and 571.43 is: 788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.37 : 1,195.64 = 571.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.37/1,195.64 = 571.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.37x = 1,195.64 × 571.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.37x = 683,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,230.05/866.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.61

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