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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.54, 1,196.67 and 568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.54, 1,196.67 and 568.31 is: 783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.54 : 1,196.67 = 568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.54/1,196.67 = 568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.54x = 1,196.67 × 568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.54x = 680,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,073.54/867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.91

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