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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.08, 1,186.60 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.08, 1,186.60 and 565.56 is: 780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.08 : 1,186.60 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.08/1,186.60 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.08x = 1,186.60 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.08x = 671,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,093.50/860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.27

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