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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,193.81 and 566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,193.81 and 566.82 is: 782.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,193.81 = 566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,193.81 = 566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,193.81 × 566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 676,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,672.55/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.05

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