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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.25, 1,184.43 and 504.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.25, 1,184.43 and 504.19 is: 695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.25 : 1,184.43 = 504.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.25/1,184.43 = 504.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.25x = 1,184.43 × 504.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.25x = 597,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,177.76/858.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.81

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