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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.96, 1,184.70 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.96, 1,184.70 and 509.67 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.96 : 1,184.70 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.96/1,184.70 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.96x = 1,184.70 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.96x = 603,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,806.05/858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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