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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.82, 1,182.42 and 502.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.82, 1,182.42 and 502.67 is: 693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.82 : 1,182.42 = 502.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.82/1,182.42 = 502.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.82x = 1,182.42 × 502.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.82x = 594,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,367.06/856.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.69

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