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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.07, 1,156.26 and 506.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.07, 1,156.26 and 506.37 is: 698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.07 : 1,156.26 = 506.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.07/1,156.26 = 506.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.07x = 1,156.26 × 506.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.07x = 585,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,495.38/838.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.62

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