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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.64, 1,183.14 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.64, 1,183.14 and 562.44 is: 775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.64 : 1,183.14 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.64/1,183.14 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.64x = 1,183.14 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.64x = 665,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,445.26/857.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.90

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