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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.72, 1,181.12 and 561.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.72, 1,181.12 and 561.52 is: 774.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.72 : 1,181.12 = 561.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.72/1,181.12 = 561.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.72x = 1,181.12 × 561.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.72x = 663,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,222.50/856.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.14

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