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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.32, 1,187.40 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.32, 1,187.40 and 565 is: 779.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.32 : 1,187.40 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.32/1,187.40 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.32x = 1,187.40 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.32x = 670,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,881/860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.80

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