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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860, 1,188.06 and 566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860, 1,188.06 and 566.24 is: 782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860 : 1,188.06 = 566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860/1,188.06 = 566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860x = 1,188.06 × 566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860x = 672,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,727.09/860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.24

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