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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.08, 1,184.02 and 503.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.08, 1,184.02 and 503.97 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.08 : 1,184.02 = 503.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.08/1,184.02 = 503.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.08x = 1,184.02 × 503.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.08x = 596,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,711.52/858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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