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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.23, 1,182.10 and 562.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.23, 1,182.10 and 562.01 is: 775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.23 : 1,182.10 = 562.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.23/1,182.10 = 562.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.23x = 1,182.10 × 562.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.23x = 664,346.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,346.11/856.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.90

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