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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.81, 1,196.20 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.81, 1,196.20 and 572.18 is: 789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.81 : 1,196.20 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.81/1,196.20 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.81x = 1,196.20 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.81x = 684,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,436.45/866.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.60

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