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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.02, 1,181.19 and 502.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.02, 1,181.19 and 502.05 is: 692.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.02 : 1,181.19 = 502.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.02/1,181.19 = 502.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.02x = 1,181.19 × 502.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.02x = 593,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,016.44/856.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.76

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