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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.08, 1,197.66 and 573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.08, 1,197.66 and 573.54 is: 791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.08 : 1,197.66 = 573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.08/1,197.66 = 573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.08x = 1,197.66 × 573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.08x = 686,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,905.92/868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.29

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