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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.16, 1,182.46 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.16, 1,182.46 and 507.68 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.16 : 1,182.46 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.16/1,182.46 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.16x = 1,182.46 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.16x = 600,311.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,311.29/857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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