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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.52, 1,181.22 and 561.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.52, 1,181.22 and 561.68 is: 774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.52 : 1,181.22 = 561.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.52/1,181.22 = 561.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.52x = 1,181.22 × 561.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.52x = 663,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,467.65/856.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.61

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