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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.20, 1,189.78 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.20, 1,189.78 and 567.58 is: 783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.20 : 1,189.78 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.20/1,189.78 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.20x = 1,189.78 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.20x = 675,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,295.33/862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.22

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