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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.16, 1,156.72 and 506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.16, 1,156.72 and 506.80 is: 699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.16 : 1,156.72 = 506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.16/1,156.72 = 506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.16x = 1,156.72 × 506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.16x = 586,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,225.70/838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.42

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