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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.04, 1,183.68 and 508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.04, 1,183.68 and 508.50 is: 701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.04 : 1,183.68 = 508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.04/1,183.68 = 508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.04x = 1,183.68 × 508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.04x = 601,901.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,901.28/858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.48

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