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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,182.72 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,182.72 and 507.90 is: 700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,182.72 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,182.72 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,182.72 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 600,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,703.49/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.90

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