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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.84, 1,182.66 and 502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.84, 1,182.66 and 502.84 is: 694.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.84 : 1,182.66 = 502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.84/1,182.66 = 502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.84x = 1,182.66 × 502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.84x = 594,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,688.75/856.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.05

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