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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.63, 1,198.80 and 574.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.63, 1,198.80 and 574.38 is: 791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.63 : 1,198.80 = 574.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.63/1,198.80 = 574.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.63x = 1,198.80 × 574.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.63x = 688,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,566.74/869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.80

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