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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.25, 1,183.01 and 507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.25, 1,183.01 and 507.94 is: 700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.25 : 1,183.01 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.25/1,183.01 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.25x = 1,183.01 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.25x = 600,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,892.60/857.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.95

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