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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.43, 1,198.39 and 565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.43, 1,198.39 and 565.09 is: 779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.43 : 1,198.39 = 565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.43/1,198.39 = 565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.43x = 1,198.39 × 565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.43x = 677,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,198.21/868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.80

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