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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.75, 1,200.32 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.75, 1,200.32 and 574.50 is: 792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.75 : 1,200.32 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.75/1,200.32 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.75x = 1,200.32 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.75x = 689,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,583.84/869.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.85

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