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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.32, 1,181.84 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.32, 1,181.84 and 562.44 is: 776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.32 : 1,181.84 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.32/1,181.84 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.32x = 1,181.84 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.32x = 664,714.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,714.09/856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.24

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