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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.08, 1,182.97 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.08, 1,182.97 and 503.04 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.08 : 1,182.97 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.08/1,182.97 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.08x = 1,182.97 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.08x = 595,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,086.29/857.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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