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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.08, 1,182.77 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.08, 1,182.77 and 502.92 is: 694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.08 : 1,182.77 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.08/1,182.77 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.08x = 1,182.77 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.08x = 594,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,839.95/857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.03

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