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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,196.49 and 572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,196.49 and 572.82 is: 790.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,196.49 = 572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,196.49 = 572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,196.49 × 572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 685,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,373.40/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.57

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