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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.98, 1,197.03 and 573.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.98, 1,197.03 and 573.55 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.98 : 1,197.03 = 573.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.98/1,197.03 = 573.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.98x = 1,197.03 × 573.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.98x = 686,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,550.57/867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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