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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.26, 1,182.23 and 561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.26, 1,182.23 and 561.94 is: 775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.26 : 1,182.23 = 561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.26/1,182.23 = 561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.26x = 1,182.23 × 561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.26x = 664,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,342.33/856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.87

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