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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.11, 1,180.89 and 561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.11, 1,180.89 and 561.27 is: 774.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.11 : 1,180.89 = 561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.11/1,180.89 = 561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.11x = 1,180.89 × 561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.11x = 662,798.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,798.13/856.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.20

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