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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.40, 1,197.90 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.40, 1,197.90 and 573.56 is: 791.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.40 : 1,197.90 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.40/1,197.90 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.40x = 1,197.90 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.40x = 687,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,067.52/868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.19

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