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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.10, 1,191.10 and 564.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.10, 1,191.10 and 564.42 is: 778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.10 : 1,191.10 = 564.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.10/1,191.10 = 564.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.10x = 1,191.10 × 564.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.10x = 672,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,280.66/863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.91

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