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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.58, 1,181.92 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.58, 1,181.92 and 507.35 is: 700.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.58 : 1,181.92 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.58/1,181.92 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.58x = 1,181.92 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.58x = 599,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,647.11/856.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.05

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