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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.60, 1,184.88 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.60, 1,184.88 and 504.76 is: 696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.60 : 1,184.88 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.60/1,184.88 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.60x = 1,184.88 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.60x = 598,080.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,080.03/858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.58

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