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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.16, 1,181.72 and 507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.16, 1,181.72 and 507.04 is: 699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.16 : 1,181.72 = 507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.16/1,181.72 = 507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.16x = 1,181.72 × 507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.16x = 599,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,179.31/856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.85

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