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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,197.42 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,197.42 and 573.22 is: 790.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,197.42 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,197.42 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,197.42 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 686,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,385.09/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.33

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