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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.41, 1,183.28 and 503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.41, 1,183.28 and 503.34 is: 694.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.41 : 1,183.28 = 503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.41/1,183.28 = 503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.41x = 1,183.28 × 503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.41x = 595,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,585.20/857.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.63

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