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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.61, 1,185.86 and 565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.61, 1,185.86 and 565.19 is: 780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.61 : 1,185.86 = 565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.61/1,185.86 = 565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.61x = 1,185.86 × 565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.61x = 670,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,231.70/858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.60

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