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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.32, 1,197.84 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.32, 1,197.84 and 573.60 is: 791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.32 : 1,197.84 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.32/1,197.84 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.32x = 1,197.84 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.32x = 687,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,081.02/868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.28

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