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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.91, 1,200.81 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.91, 1,200.81 and 575.58 is: 794.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.91 : 1,200.81 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.91/1,200.81 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.91x = 1,200.81 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.91x = 691,162.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,162.22/869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.52

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