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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.93, 1,182.38 and 558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.93, 1,182.38 and 558.15 is: 770.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.93 : 1,182.38 = 558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.93/1,182.38 = 558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.93x = 1,182.38 × 558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.93x = 659,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,940.14/856.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.12

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