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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.06, 1,183.73 and 503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.06, 1,183.73 and 503.87 is: 695.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.06 : 1,183.73 = 503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.06/1,183.73 = 503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.06x = 1,183.73 × 503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.06x = 596,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,446.04/858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.11

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