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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.92, 1,183.44 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.92, 1,183.44 and 508.48 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.92 : 1,183.44 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.92/1,183.44 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.92x = 1,183.44 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.92x = 601,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,755.57/857.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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