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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.98, 1,185.48 and 505.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.98, 1,185.48 and 505.04 is: 697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.98 : 1,185.48 = 505.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.98/1,185.48 = 505.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.98x = 1,185.48 × 505.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.98x = 598,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,714.82/858.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.01

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