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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.21, 1,184.24 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.21, 1,184.24 and 504.08 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.21 : 1,184.24 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.21/1,184.24 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.21x = 1,184.24 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.21x = 596,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,943.26/858.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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