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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.33, 1,183.23 and 498.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.33, 1,183.23 and 498.53 is: 688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.33 : 1,183.23 = 498.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.33/1,183.23 = 498.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.33x = 1,183.23 × 498.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.33x = 589,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,875.65/857.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.04

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