Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.74, 1,182 and 562.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 856.74, 1,182 and 562.17 is: 775.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856.74 : 1,182 = 562.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856.74/1,182 = 562.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856.74x = 1,182 × 562.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856.74x = 664,484.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 664,484.94/856.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775.60
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