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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.10, 1,156.56 and 506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.10, 1,156.56 and 506.36 is: 698.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.10 : 1,156.56 = 506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.10/1,156.56 = 506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.10x = 1,156.56 × 506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.10x = 585,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,635.72/838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.77

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