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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.79, 1,183.26 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.79, 1,183.26 and 503.64 is: 694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.79 : 1,183.26 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.79/1,183.26 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.79x = 1,183.26 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.79x = 595,937.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,937.07/857.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.74

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