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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.52, 1,182.96 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.52, 1,182.96 and 507.96 is: 700.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.52 : 1,182.96 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.52/1,182.96 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.52x = 1,182.96 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.52x = 600,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,896.36/857.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.74

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