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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.22, 1,182.81 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.22, 1,182.81 and 503.04 is: 694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.22 : 1,182.81 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.22/1,182.81 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.22x = 1,182.81 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.22x = 595,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,000.74/857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.11

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