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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,195.62 and 571.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,195.62 and 571.48 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,195.62 = 571.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,195.62 = 571.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,195.62 × 571.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 683,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,272.92/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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