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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.06, 1,292.16 and 567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.06, 1,292.16 and 567.92 is: 852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.06 : 1,292.16 = 567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.06/1,292.16 = 567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.06x = 1,292.16 × 567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.06x = 733,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,843.51/861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.26

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