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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,186.65 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,186.65 and 565.65 is: 780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,186.65 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,186.65 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,186.65 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 671,228.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,228.57/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.10

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