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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.38, 1,188.82 and 567.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.38, 1,188.82 and 567.96 is: 783.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.38 : 1,188.82 = 567.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.38/1,188.82 = 567.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.38x = 1,188.82 × 567.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.38x = 675,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,202.21/861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.86

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