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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.82, 1,196.25 and 571.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.82, 1,196.25 and 571.87 is: 789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.82 : 1,196.25 = 571.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.82/1,196.25 = 571.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.82x = 1,196.25 × 571.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.82x = 684,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,099.49/866.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.21

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