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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.33, 1,184.67 and 509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.33, 1,184.67 and 509.22 is: 702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.33 : 1,184.67 = 509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.33/1,184.67 = 509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.33x = 1,184.67 × 509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.33x = 603,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,257.66/858.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.83

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