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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.10, 1,156.59 and 506.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.10, 1,156.59 and 506.47 is: 698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.10 : 1,156.59 = 506.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.10/1,156.59 = 506.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.10x = 1,156.59 × 506.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.10x = 585,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,772.35/838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.93

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