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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.63, 1,197.32 and 573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.63, 1,197.32 and 573.11 is: 790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.63 : 1,197.32 = 573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.63/1,197.32 = 573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.63x = 1,197.32 × 573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.63x = 686,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,187.21/867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.88

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