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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.90, 1,182.54 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.90, 1,182.54 and 507.52 is: 700.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.90 : 1,182.54 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.90/1,182.54 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.90x = 1,182.54 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.90x = 600,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,162.70/856.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.39

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