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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.97, 1,184.22 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.97, 1,184.22 and 503.94 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.97 : 1,184.22 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.97/1,184.22 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.97x = 1,184.22 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.97x = 596,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,775.83/857.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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