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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.63, 1,182.17 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.63, 1,182.17 and 507.32 is: 700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.63 : 1,182.17 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.63/1,182.17 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.63x = 1,182.17 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.63x = 599,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,738.48/856.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.11

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