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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.50, 1,182 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.50, 1,182 and 507.12 is: 699.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.50 : 1,182 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.50/1,182 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.50x = 1,182 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.50x = 599,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,415.84/856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.84

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