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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.29, 1,181.79 and 507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.29, 1,181.79 and 507 is: 699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.29 : 1,181.79 = 507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.29/1,181.79 = 507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.29x = 1,181.79 × 507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.29x = 599,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,167.53/856.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.73

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