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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.44, 1,181.94 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.44, 1,181.94 and 507.48 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.44 : 1,181.94 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.44/1,181.94 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.44x = 1,181.94 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.44x = 599,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,810.91/856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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