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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.28, 1,184.34 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.28, 1,184.34 and 508.84 is: 702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.28 : 1,184.34 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.28/1,184.34 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.28x = 1,184.34 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.28x = 602,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,639.57/858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.15

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