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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.02, 1,198.80 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.02, 1,198.80 and 574.18 is: 792.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.02 : 1,198.80 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.02/1,198.80 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.02x = 1,198.80 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.02x = 688,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,326.98/869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.07

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