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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,288.47 and 567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,288.47 and 567.05 is: 849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,288.47 = 567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,288.47 = 567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,288.47 × 567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 730,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,630.13/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.13

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