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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.22, 1,182.96 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.22, 1,182.96 and 508.02 is: 701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.22 : 1,182.96 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.22/1,182.96 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.22x = 1,182.96 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.22x = 600,967.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,967.34/857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.07

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