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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,197.18 and 572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,197.18 and 572.52 is: 790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,197.18 = 572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,197.18 = 572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,197.18 × 572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 685,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,409.49/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.17

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