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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.07, 1,199.42 and 574.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.07, 1,199.42 and 574.93 is: 793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.07 : 1,199.42 = 574.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.07/1,199.42 = 574.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.07x = 1,199.42 × 574.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.07x = 689,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,582.54/869.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.47

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