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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.34, 1,183.28 and 508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.34, 1,183.28 and 508.10 is: 701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.34 : 1,183.28 = 508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.34/1,183.28 = 508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.34x = 1,183.28 × 508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.34x = 601,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,216.11/857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.26

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