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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.79, 1,197.15 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.79, 1,197.15 and 573.36 is: 791.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.79 : 1,197.15 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.79/1,197.15 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.79x = 1,197.15 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.79x = 686,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,397.92/866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.88

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