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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.82, 1,185.18 and 504.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.82, 1,185.18 and 504.67 is: 696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.82 : 1,185.18 = 504.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.82/1,185.18 = 504.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.82x = 1,185.18 × 504.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.82x = 598,124.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,124.79/858.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.45

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