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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.70, 1,199 and 574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.70, 1,199 and 574.14 is: 792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.70 : 1,199 = 574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.70/1,199 = 574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.70x = 1,199 × 574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.70x = 688,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,393.86/868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.44

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