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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.82, 1,182.71 and 700.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.82, 1,182.71 and 700.29 is: 965.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.82 : 1,182.71 = 700.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.82/1,182.71 = 700.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.82x = 1,182.71 × 700.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.82x = 828,230.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,230.57/857.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.51

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