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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.74, 1,182.53 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.74, 1,182.53 and 502.64 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.74 : 1,182.53 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.74/1,182.53 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.74x = 1,182.53 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.74x = 594,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,378.45/856.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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