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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.20, 1,182.75 and 562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.20, 1,182.75 and 562.27 is: 775.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.20 : 1,182.75 = 562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.20/1,182.75 = 562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.20x = 1,182.75 × 562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.20x = 665,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,024.84/857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.81

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