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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.13, 1,182.79 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.13, 1,182.79 and 503.01 is: 694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.13 : 1,182.79 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.13/1,182.79 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.13x = 1,182.79 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.13x = 594,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,946.77/857.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.11

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