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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.04, 1,195.92 and 572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.04, 1,195.92 and 572.32 is: 789.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.04 : 1,195.92 = 572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.04/1,195.92 = 572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.04x = 1,195.92 × 572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.04x = 684,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,448.93/867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.41

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