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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.05, 1,198.08 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.05, 1,198.08 and 573.72 is: 791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.05 : 1,198.08 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.05/1,198.08 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.05x = 1,198.08 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.05x = 687,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,362.46/868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.85

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