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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.78, 1,188.32 and 566.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.78, 1,188.32 and 566.51 is: 782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.78 : 1,188.32 = 566.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.78/1,188.32 = 566.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.78x = 1,188.32 × 566.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.78x = 673,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,196.26/860.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.08

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