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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.92, 1,184.50 and 563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.92, 1,184.50 and 563.68 is: 778.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.92 : 1,184.50 = 563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.92/1,184.50 = 563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.92x = 1,184.50 × 563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.92x = 667,678.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,678.96/857.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.26

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