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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,188.29 and 566.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,188.29 and 566.85 is: 782.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,188.29 = 566.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,188.29 = 566.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,188.29 × 566.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 673,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,576.25/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.57

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