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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.02, 1,183.93 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.02, 1,183.93 and 503.91 is: 695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.02 : 1,183.93 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.02/1,183.93 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.02x = 1,183.93 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.02x = 596,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,594.17/858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.31

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