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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.56, 1,282.67 and 581.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.56, 1,282.67 and 581.82 is: 871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.56 : 1,282.67 = 581.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.56/1,282.67 = 581.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.56x = 1,282.67 × 581.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.56x = 746,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,277.52/856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.25

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