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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.80, 1,182.20 and 502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.80, 1,182.20 and 502.65 is: 693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.80 : 1,182.20 = 502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.80/1,182.20 = 502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.80x = 1,182.20 × 502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.80x = 594,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,232.83/856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.55

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