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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.75, 1,198.94 and 573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.75, 1,198.94 and 573.50 is: 791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.75 : 1,198.94 = 573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.75/1,198.94 = 573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.75x = 1,198.94 × 573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.75x = 687,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,592.22/868.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.48

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