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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.72, 1,182.60 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.72, 1,182.60 and 562.48 is: 775.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.72 : 1,182.60 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.72/1,182.60 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.72x = 1,182.60 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.72x = 665,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,185.89/857.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.53

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