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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.96, 1,183.90 and 562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.96, 1,183.90 and 562.92 is: 777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.96 : 1,183.90 = 562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.96/1,183.90 = 562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.96x = 1,183.90 × 562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.96x = 666,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,440.99/856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.68

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