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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.09, 1,156.61 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.09, 1,156.61 and 506.58 is: 699.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.09 : 1,156.61 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.09/1,156.61 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.09x = 1,156.61 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.09x = 585,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,915.49/838.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.11

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