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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.38, 1,199.80 and 574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.38, 1,199.80 and 574.13 is: 792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.38 : 1,199.80 = 574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.38/1,199.80 = 574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.38x = 1,199.80 × 574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.38x = 688,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,841.17/869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.34

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