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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,188.81 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,188.81 and 566.55 is: 782.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,188.81 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,188.81 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,188.81 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 673,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,520.31/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.31

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