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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.28, 1,181.68 and 502.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.28, 1,181.68 and 502.45 is: 693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.28 : 1,181.68 = 502.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.28/1,181.68 = 502.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.28x = 1,181.68 × 502.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.28x = 593,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,730.91/856.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.38

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