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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.09, 1,183.01 and 503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.09, 1,183.01 and 503.09 is: 694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.09 : 1,183.01 = 503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.09/1,183.01 = 503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.09x = 1,183.01 × 503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.09x = 595,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,157.99/857.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.39

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