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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,198.60 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,198.60 and 574.22 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,198.60 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,198.60 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,198.60 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 688,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,261.65/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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