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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.08, 1,181.67 and 561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.08, 1,181.67 and 561.83 is: 774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.08 : 1,181.67 = 561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.08/1,181.67 = 561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.08x = 1,181.67 × 561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.08x = 663,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,897.66/857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.61

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