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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.72, 1,188.52 and 566.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.72, 1,188.52 and 566.47 is: 781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.72 : 1,188.52 = 566.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.72/1,188.52 = 566.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.72x = 1,188.52 × 566.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.72x = 673,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,260.92/861.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.30

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