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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.59, 1,183.49 and 503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.59, 1,183.49 and 503.77 is: 695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.59 : 1,183.49 = 503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.59/1,183.49 = 503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.59x = 1,183.49 × 503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.59x = 596,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,206.76/857.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.21

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