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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.97, 1,182.84 and 502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.97, 1,182.84 and 502.94 is: 694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.97 : 1,182.84 = 502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.97/1,182.84 = 502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.97x = 1,182.84 × 502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.97x = 594,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,889.12/856.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.18

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