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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.92, 1,188.26 and 566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.92, 1,188.26 and 566.22 is: 781.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.92 : 1,188.26 = 566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.92/1,188.26 = 566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.92x = 1,188.26 × 566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.92x = 672,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,809.22/860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.50

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