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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.55, 1,181.76 and 502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.55, 1,181.76 and 502.22 is: 692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.55 : 1,181.76 = 502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.55/1,181.76 = 502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.55x = 1,181.76 × 502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.55x = 593,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,497.60/856.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.90

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