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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.57, 1,196.35 and 572.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.57, 1,196.35 and 572.69 is: 790.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.57 : 1,196.35 = 572.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.57/1,196.35 = 572.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.57x = 1,196.35 × 572.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.57x = 685,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,130.27/866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.63

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