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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.29, 1,182.15 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.29, 1,182.15 and 557.94 is: 770.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.29 : 1,182.15 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.29/1,182.15 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.29x = 1,182.15 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.29x = 659,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,568.77/856.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.26

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