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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.07, 1,181.37 and 506.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.07, 1,181.37 and 506.75 is: 699.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.07 : 1,181.37 = 506.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.07/1,181.37 = 506.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.07x = 1,181.37 × 506.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.07x = 598,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,656.71/856.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.31

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