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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.72, 1,184.40 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.72, 1,184.40 and 564.30 is: 778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.72 : 1,184.40 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.72/1,184.40 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.72x = 1,184.40 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.72x = 668,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,356.92/858.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.32

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