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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.12, 1,181.92 and 561.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.12, 1,181.92 and 561.82 is: 775.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.12 : 1,181.92 = 561.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.12/1,181.92 = 561.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.12x = 1,181.92 × 561.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.12x = 664,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,026.29/856.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.62

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