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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.66, 1,181.77 and 507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.66, 1,181.77 and 507.18 is: 699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.66 : 1,181.77 = 507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.66/1,181.77 = 507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.66x = 1,181.77 × 507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.66x = 599,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,370.11/856.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.66

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