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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.08, 1,156.40 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.08, 1,156.40 and 502.02 is: 692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.08 : 1,156.40 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.08/1,156.40 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.08x = 1,156.40 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.08x = 580,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,535.93/838.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.70

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