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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.58, 1,182.36 and 562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.58, 1,182.36 and 562.33 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.58 : 1,182.36 = 562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.58/1,182.36 = 562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.58x = 1,182.36 × 562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.58x = 664,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,876.50/857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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