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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,182.42 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,182.42 and 562.48 is: 776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,182.42 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,182.42 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,182.42 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 665,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,087.60/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.03

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