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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.39, 1,183.35 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.39, 1,183.35 and 503.33 is: 694.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.39 : 1,183.35 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.39/1,183.35 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.39x = 1,183.35 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.39x = 595,609.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,609.64/857.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.68

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