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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.34, 1,183.11 and 503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.34, 1,183.11 and 503.51 is: 694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.34 : 1,183.11 = 503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.34/1,183.11 = 503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.34x = 1,183.11 × 503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.34x = 595,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,701.80/857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.83

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