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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.56, 1,199.24 and 574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.56, 1,199.24 and 574.44 is: 793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.56 : 1,199.24 = 574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.56/1,199.24 = 574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.56x = 1,199.24 × 574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.56x = 688,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,888.55/868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.14

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