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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.63, 1,188.48 and 566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.63, 1,188.48 and 566.37 is: 781.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.63 : 1,188.48 = 566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.63/1,188.48 = 566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.63x = 1,188.48 × 566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.63x = 673,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,119.42/861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.22

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