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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.11, 1,196.54 and 568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.11, 1,196.54 and 568.06 is: 784.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.11 : 1,196.54 = 568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.11/1,196.54 = 568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.11x = 1,196.54 × 568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.11x = 679,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,705.17/866.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.78

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