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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,289.22 and 567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,289.22 and 567.56 is: 849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,289.22 = 567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,289.22 = 567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,289.22 × 567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 731,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,703.26/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.89

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