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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.86, 1,195.48 and 572.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.86, 1,195.48 and 572.42 is: 789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.86 : 1,195.48 = 572.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.86/1,195.48 = 572.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.86x = 1,195.48 × 572.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.86x = 684,316.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,316.66/866.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.42

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