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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.24, 1,184.94 and 509.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.24, 1,184.94 and 509.04 is: 702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.24 : 1,184.94 = 509.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.24/1,184.94 = 509.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.24x = 1,184.94 × 509.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.24x = 603,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,181.86/858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.81

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