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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.63, 1,191.62 and 565.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.63, 1,191.62 and 565.31 is: 780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.63 : 1,191.62 = 565.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.63/1,191.62 = 565.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.63x = 1,191.62 × 565.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.63x = 673,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,625.92/863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.00

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