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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.83, 1,188.53 and 562.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.83, 1,188.53 and 562.81 is: 776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.83 : 1,188.53 = 562.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.83/1,188.53 = 562.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.83x = 1,188.53 × 562.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.83x = 668,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,910.63/861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.15

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