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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.61, 1,184.79 and 564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.61, 1,184.79 and 564.27 is: 778.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.61 : 1,184.79 = 564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.61/1,184.79 = 564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.61x = 1,184.79 × 564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.61x = 668,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,541.45/858.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.63

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