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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.23, 1,188.26 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.23, 1,188.26 and 566.60 is: 781.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.23 : 1,188.26 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.23/1,188.26 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.23x = 1,188.26 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.23x = 673,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,262.17/861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.74

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