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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.63, 1,156.17 and 506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.63, 1,156.17 and 506 is: 698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.63 : 1,156.17 = 506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.63/1,156.17 = 506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.63x = 1,156.17 × 506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.63x = 585,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,022.02/837.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.43

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