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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.18, 1,184.43 and 509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.18, 1,184.43 and 509.10 is: 702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.18 : 1,184.43 = 509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.18/1,184.43 = 509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.18x = 1,184.43 × 509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.18x = 602,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,993.31/858.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.64

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