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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.19, 1,184.48 and 508.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.19, 1,184.48 and 508.81 is: 702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.19 : 1,184.48 = 508.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.19/1,184.48 = 508.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.19x = 1,184.48 × 508.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.19x = 602,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,672.72/858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.26

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