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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.91, 1,198.01 and 573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.91, 1,198.01 and 573.71 is: 791.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.91 : 1,198.01 = 573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.91/1,198.01 = 573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.91x = 1,198.01 × 573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.91x = 687,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,305.76/868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.00

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