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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.13, 1,156.73 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.13, 1,156.73 and 502.14 is: 693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.13 : 1,156.73 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.13/1,156.73 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.13x = 1,156.73 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.13x = 580,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,837.89/838.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.02

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