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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.10, 1,182.60 and 507.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.10, 1,182.60 and 507.81 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.10 : 1,182.60 = 507.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.10/1,182.60 = 507.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.10x = 1,182.60 × 507.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.10x = 600,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,536.11/857.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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