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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.69, 1,182.27 and 562.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.69, 1,182.27 and 562.53 is: 776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.69 : 1,182.27 = 562.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.69/1,182.27 = 562.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.69x = 1,182.27 × 562.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.69x = 665,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,062.34/856.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.32

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