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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.44, 1,183.04 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.44, 1,183.04 and 507.84 is: 700.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.44 : 1,183.04 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.44/1,183.04 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.44x = 1,183.04 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.44x = 600,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,795.03/857.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.68

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