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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.30, 1,184.40 and 508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.30, 1,184.40 and 508.92 is: 702.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.30 : 1,184.40 = 508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.30/1,184.40 = 508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.30x = 1,184.40 × 508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.30x = 602,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,764.85/858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.28

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