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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.57, 1,188.08 and 566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.57, 1,188.08 and 566.69 is: 782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.57 : 1,188.08 = 566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.57/1,188.08 = 566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.57x = 1,188.08 × 566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.57x = 673,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,270.22/860.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.36

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