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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,189.20 and 567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,189.20 and 567.42 is: 782.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,189.20 = 567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,189.20 = 567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,189.20 × 567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 674,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,775.86/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.84

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