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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.13, 1,181.45 and 507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.13, 1,181.45 and 507.02 is: 699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.13 : 1,181.45 = 507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.13/1,181.45 = 507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.13x = 1,181.45 × 507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.13x = 599,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,014.14/856.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.68

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