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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856, 1,181.28 and 506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856, 1,181.28 and 506.98 is: 699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856 : 1,181.28 = 506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856/1,181.28 = 506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856x = 1,181.28 × 506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856x = 598,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,885.33/856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.63

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