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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.85, 1,191.78 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.85, 1,191.78 and 565.44 is: 780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.85 : 1,191.78 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.85/1,191.78 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.85x = 1,191.78 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.85x = 673,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,880.08/863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.09

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