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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.68, 1,184.82 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.68, 1,184.82 and 504.72 is: 696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.68 : 1,184.82 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.68/1,184.82 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.68x = 1,184.82 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.68x = 598,002.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,002.35/858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.42

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