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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.60, 1,182.68 and 562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.60, 1,182.68 and 562.36 is: 776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.60 : 1,182.68 = 562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.60/1,182.68 = 562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.60x = 1,182.68 × 562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.60x = 665,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,091.92/856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.43

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