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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.48, 1,183.83 and 563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.48, 1,183.83 and 563.25 is: 777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.48 : 1,183.83 = 563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.48/1,183.83 = 563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.48x = 1,183.83 × 563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.48x = 666,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,792.25/857.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.62

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