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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.38, 1,197.27 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.38, 1,197.27 and 569.58 is: 785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.38 : 1,197.27 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.38/1,197.27 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.38x = 1,197.27 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.38x = 681,941.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,941.05/868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.30

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