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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.07, 1,183.74 and 503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.07, 1,183.74 and 503.88 is: 695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.07 : 1,183.74 = 503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.07/1,183.74 = 503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.07x = 1,183.74 × 503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.07x = 596,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,460.69/858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.12

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