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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.77, 1,181.95 and 507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.77, 1,181.95 and 507.25 is: 699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.77 : 1,181.95 = 507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.77/1,181.95 = 507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.77x = 1,181.95 × 507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.77x = 599,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,544.14/856.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.77

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