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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.10, 1,180.92 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.10, 1,180.92 and 506.72 is: 698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.10 : 1,180.92 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.10/1,180.92 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.10x = 1,180.92 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.10x = 598,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,395.78/856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.98

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