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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.18, 1,185.90 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.18, 1,185.90 and 510.04 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.18 : 1,185.90 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.18/1,185.90 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.18x = 1,185.90 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.18x = 604,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,856.44/859.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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