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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.55, 1,291.41 and 567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.55, 1,291.41 and 567.42 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.55 : 1,291.41 = 567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.55/1,291.41 = 567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.55x = 1,291.41 × 567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.55x = 732,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,771.86/860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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