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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.73, 1,182.11 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.73, 1,182.11 and 507.44 is: 700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.73 : 1,182.11 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.73/1,182.11 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.73x = 1,182.11 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.73x = 599,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,849.90/856.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.16

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