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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.57, 1,185.37 and 564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.57, 1,185.37 and 564.33 is: 779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.57 : 1,185.37 = 564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.57/1,185.37 = 564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.57x = 1,185.37 × 564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.57x = 668,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,942.89/858.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.14

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