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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.88, 1,182.08 and 562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.88, 1,182.08 and 562.16 is: 775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.88 : 1,182.08 = 562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.88/1,182.08 = 562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.88x = 1,182.08 × 562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.88x = 664,518.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,518.09/856.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.51

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