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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,199.61 and 574.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,199.61 and 574.97 is: 793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,199.61 = 574.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,199.61 = 574.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,199.61 × 574.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 689,733.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,733.76/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.84

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