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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,196.04 and 572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,196.04 and 572.14 is: 789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,196.04 = 572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,196.04 = 572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,196.04 × 572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 684,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,302.33/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.75

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