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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.13, 1,188.93 and 566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.13, 1,188.93 and 566.90 is: 782.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.13 : 1,188.93 = 566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.13/1,188.93 = 566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.13x = 1,188.93 × 566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.13x = 674,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,004.42/861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.70

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