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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.19, 1,198.35 and 573.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.19, 1,198.35 and 573.53 is: 791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.19 : 1,198.35 = 573.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.19/1,198.35 = 573.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.19x = 1,198.35 × 573.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.19x = 687,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,283.68/868.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.63

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