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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.89, 1,182.60 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.89, 1,182.60 and 562.23 is: 775.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.89 : 1,182.60 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.89/1,182.60 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.89x = 1,182.60 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.89x = 664,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,893.20/856.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.94

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