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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.45, 1,182.08 and 558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.45, 1,182.08 and 558.07 is: 770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.45 : 1,182.08 = 558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.45/1,182.08 = 558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.45x = 1,182.08 × 558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.45x = 659,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,681.83/856.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.25

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