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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.88, 1,181.69 and 561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.88, 1,181.69 and 561.65 is: 775.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.88 : 1,181.69 = 561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.88/1,181.69 = 561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.88x = 1,181.69 × 561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.88x = 663,689.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,689.58/855.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.45

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