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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.16, 1,183.84 and 508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.16, 1,183.84 and 508.68 is: 701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.16 : 1,183.84 = 508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.16/1,183.84 = 508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.16x = 1,183.84 × 508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.16x = 602,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,195.73/858.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.73

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