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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.16, 1,156.82 and 506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.16, 1,156.82 and 506.62 is: 699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.16 : 1,156.82 = 506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.16/1,156.82 = 506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.16x = 1,156.82 × 506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.16x = 586,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,067.06/838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.23

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