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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.81, 1,184.97 and 504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.81, 1,184.97 and 504.70 is: 696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.81 : 1,184.97 = 504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.81/1,184.97 = 504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.81x = 1,184.97 × 504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.81x = 598,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,054.36/858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.38

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