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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.97, 1,197.07 and 572.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.97, 1,197.07 and 572.73 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.97 : 1,197.07 = 572.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.97/1,197.07 = 572.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.97x = 1,197.07 × 572.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.97x = 685,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,597.90/867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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