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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.96, 1,197.96 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.96, 1,197.96 and 573.24 is: 791.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.96 : 1,197.96 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.96/1,197.96 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.96x = 1,197.96 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.96x = 686,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,718.59/867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.19

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