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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.52, 1,185.36 and 564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.52, 1,185.36 and 564.68 is: 778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.52 : 1,185.36 = 564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.52/1,185.36 = 564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.52x = 1,185.36 × 564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.52x = 669,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,349.08/859.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.75

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