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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.16, 1,186.22 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.16, 1,186.22 and 564.93 is: 779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.16 : 1,186.22 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.16/1,186.22 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.16x = 1,186.22 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.16x = 670,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,132.68/859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.98

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