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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.48, 1,196.04 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.48, 1,196.04 and 572.22 is: 788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.48 : 1,196.04 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.48/1,196.04 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.48x = 1,196.04 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.48x = 684,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,398.01/867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.95

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