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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.27, 1,181.82 and 502.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.27, 1,181.82 and 502.35 is: 693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.27 : 1,181.82 = 502.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.27/1,181.82 = 502.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.27x = 1,181.82 × 502.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.27x = 593,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,687.14/856.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.34

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