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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.70, 1,182.38 and 561.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.70, 1,182.38 and 561.46 is: 774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.70 : 1,182.38 = 561.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.70/1,182.38 = 561.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.70x = 1,182.38 × 561.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.70x = 663,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,859.07/856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.90

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