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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.98, 1,198.41 and 574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.98, 1,198.41 and 574.55 is: 792.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.98 : 1,198.41 = 574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.98/1,198.41 = 574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.98x = 1,198.41 × 574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.98x = 688,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,546.47/868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.36

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