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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.13, 1,184.24 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.13, 1,184.24 and 508.82 is: 702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.13 : 1,184.24 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.13/1,184.24 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.13x = 1,184.24 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.13x = 602,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,565.00/858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.18

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