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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.84, 1,194.89 and 567.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.84, 1,194.89 and 567.57 is: 782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.84 : 1,194.89 = 567.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.84/1,194.89 = 567.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.84x = 1,194.89 × 567.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.84x = 678,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,185.36/866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.37

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