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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.32, 1,182 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.32, 1,182 and 506.88 is: 699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.32 : 1,182 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.32/1,182 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.32x = 1,182 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.32x = 599,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,132.16/856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.66

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