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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.50, 1,195.29 and 567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.50, 1,195.29 and 567.33 is: 782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.50 : 1,195.29 = 567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.50/1,195.29 = 567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.50x = 1,195.29 × 567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.50x = 678,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,123.88/866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.60

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