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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.05, 1,183.17 and 558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.05, 1,183.17 and 558.56 is: 771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.05 : 1,183.17 = 558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.05/1,183.17 = 558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.05x = 1,183.17 × 558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.05x = 660,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,876.49/857.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.11

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