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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.81, 1,183.24 and 508.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.81, 1,183.24 and 508.25 is: 701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.81 : 1,183.24 = 508.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.81/1,183.24 = 508.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.81x = 1,183.24 × 508.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.81x = 601,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,381.73/857.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.07

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