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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.81, 1,182.63 and 507.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.81, 1,182.63 and 507.58 is: 700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.81 : 1,182.63 = 507.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.81/1,182.63 = 507.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.81x = 1,182.63 × 507.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.81x = 600,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,279.34/856.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.60

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