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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.34, 1,183.14 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.34, 1,183.14 and 507.96 is: 700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.34 : 1,183.14 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.34/1,183.14 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.34x = 1,183.14 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.34x = 600,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,987.79/857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.99

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