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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.01, 1,290.77 and 566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.01, 1,290.77 and 566.68 is: 850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.01 : 1,290.77 = 566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.01/1,290.77 = 566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.01x = 1,290.77 × 566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.01x = 731,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,453.54/860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.52

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