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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.58, 1,182.13 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.58, 1,182.13 and 507.33 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.58 : 1,182.13 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.58/1,182.13 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.58x = 1,182.13 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.58x = 599,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,728.74/856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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