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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.33, 1,181.75 and 502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.33, 1,181.75 and 502.46 is: 693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.33 : 1,181.75 = 502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.33/1,181.75 = 502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.33x = 1,181.75 × 502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.33x = 593,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,773.68/856.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.40

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