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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.25, 1,185.77 and 510.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.25, 1,185.77 and 510.01 is: 703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.25 : 1,185.77 = 510.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.25/1,185.77 = 510.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.25x = 1,185.77 × 510.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.25x = 604,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,746.08/859.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.81

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