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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.20, 1,188.40 and 566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.20, 1,188.40 and 566.58 is: 781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.20 : 1,188.40 = 566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.20/1,188.40 = 566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.20x = 1,188.40 × 566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.20x = 673,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,323.67/861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.84

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