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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.95, 1,200.59 and 571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.95, 1,200.59 and 571.38 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.95 : 1,200.59 = 571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.95/1,200.59 = 571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.95x = 1,200.59 × 571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.95x = 685,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,993.11/869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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