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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.92, 1,185.93 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.92, 1,185.93 and 565.08 is: 779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.92 : 1,185.93 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.92/1,185.93 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.92x = 1,185.93 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.92x = 670,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,145.32/859.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.31

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