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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.54, 1,184.99 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.54, 1,184.99 and 509.28 is: 702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.54 : 1,184.99 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.54/1,184.99 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.54x = 1,184.99 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.54x = 603,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,489.16/858.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.92

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