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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.13, 1,182.86 and 507.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.13, 1,182.86 and 507.82 is: 700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.13 : 1,182.86 = 507.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.13/1,182.86 = 507.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.13x = 1,182.86 × 507.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.13x = 600,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,679.97/857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.80

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