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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.90, 1,196.46 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.90, 1,196.46 and 572.64 is: 789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.90 : 1,196.46 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.90/1,196.46 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.90x = 1,196.46 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.90x = 685,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,140.85/867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.42

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