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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.39, 1,196.09 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.39, 1,196.09 and 572.16 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.39 : 1,196.09 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.39/1,196.09 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.39x = 1,196.09 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.39x = 684,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,351.99/866.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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