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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.73, 1,198.82 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.73, 1,198.82 and 573.48 is: 791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.73 : 1,198.82 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.73/1,198.82 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.73x = 1,198.82 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.73x = 687,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,497.50/868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.39

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