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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.44, 1,182.06 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.44, 1,182.06 and 507.33 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.44 : 1,182.06 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.44/1,182.06 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.44x = 1,182.06 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.44x = 599,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,694.50/856.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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