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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.91, 1,181.30 and 561.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.91, 1,181.30 and 561.67 is: 774.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.91 : 1,181.30 = 561.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.91/1,181.30 = 561.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.91x = 1,181.30 × 561.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.91x = 663,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,497.82/856.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.29

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