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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.66, 1,185.12 and 504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.66, 1,185.12 and 504.63 is: 696.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.66 : 1,185.12 = 504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.66/1,185.12 = 504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.66x = 1,185.12 × 504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.66x = 598,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,047.11/858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.49

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