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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.73, 1,201.52 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.73, 1,201.52 and 571.68 is: 789.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.73 : 1,201.52 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.73/1,201.52 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.73x = 1,201.52 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.73x = 686,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,884.95/869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.77

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