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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.32, 1,184.76 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.32, 1,184.76 and 508.88 is: 702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.32 : 1,184.76 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.32/1,184.76 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.32x = 1,184.76 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.32x = 602,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,900.67/858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.42

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