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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.36, 1,197.55 and 573.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.36, 1,197.55 and 573.92 is: 791.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.36 : 1,197.55 = 573.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.36/1,197.55 = 573.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.36x = 1,197.55 × 573.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.36x = 687,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,297.90/868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.49

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