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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.42, 1,181.82 and 507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.42, 1,181.82 and 507.22 is: 699.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.42 : 1,181.82 = 507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.42/1,181.82 = 507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.42x = 1,181.82 × 507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.42x = 599,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,442.74/856.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.94

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