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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,194 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,194 and 566.52 is: 781.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.20 : 1,194 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.20/1,194 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.20x = 1,194 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.20x = 676,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,424.88/865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.81

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