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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.22, 1,187.24 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.22, 1,187.24 and 565.98 is: 780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.22 : 1,187.24 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.22/1,187.24 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.22x = 1,187.24 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.22x = 671,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,954.10/861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.24

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