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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.21, 1,187.12 and 561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.21, 1,187.12 and 561.52 is: 774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.21 : 1,187.12 = 561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.21/1,187.12 = 561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.21x = 1,187.12 × 561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.21x = 666,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,591.62/860.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.92

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