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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.48, 1,184.80 and 509.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.48, 1,184.80 and 509.16 is: 702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.48 : 1,184.80 = 509.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.48/1,184.80 = 509.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.48x = 1,184.80 × 509.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.48x = 603,252.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,252.77/858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.70

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