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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.69, 1,199.30 and 574.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.69, 1,199.30 and 574.66 is: 793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.69 : 1,199.30 = 574.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.69/1,199.30 = 574.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.69x = 1,199.30 × 574.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.69x = 689,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,189.74/868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.37

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