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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.77, 1,183.73 and 503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.77, 1,183.73 and 503.60 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.77 : 1,183.73 = 503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.77/1,183.73 = 503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.77x = 1,183.73 × 503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.77x = 596,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,126.43/857.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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