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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.14, 1,182.47 and 503.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.14, 1,182.47 and 503.09 is: 694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.14 : 1,182.47 = 503.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.14/1,182.47 = 503.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.14x = 1,182.47 × 503.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.14x = 594,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,888.83/857.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.04

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