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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.84, 1,182.54 and 507.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.84, 1,182.54 and 507.46 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.84 : 1,182.54 = 507.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.84/1,182.54 = 507.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.84x = 1,182.54 × 507.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.84x = 600,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,091.75/856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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