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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.72, 1,186.56 and 565.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.72, 1,186.56 and 565.48 is: 779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.72 : 1,186.56 = 565.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.72/1,186.56 = 565.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.72x = 1,186.56 × 565.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.72x = 670,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,975.95/860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.55

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