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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.61, 1,188.63 and 567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.61, 1,188.63 and 567.19 is: 783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.61 : 1,188.63 = 567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.61/1,188.63 = 567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.61x = 1,188.63 × 567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.61x = 674,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,170.27/860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.36

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