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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.34, 1,181.54 and 507.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.34, 1,181.54 and 507.03 is: 699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.34 : 1,181.54 = 507.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.34/1,181.54 = 507.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.34x = 1,181.54 × 507.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.34x = 599,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,073.69/856.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.58

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