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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.27, 1,183.03 and 503.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.27, 1,183.03 and 503.11 is: 694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.27 : 1,183.03 = 503.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.27/1,183.03 = 503.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.27x = 1,183.03 × 503.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.27x = 595,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,194.22/857.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.29

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