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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.18, 1,156.70 and 506.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.18, 1,156.70 and 506.83 is: 699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.18 : 1,156.70 = 506.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.18/1,156.70 = 506.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.18x = 1,156.70 × 506.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.18x = 586,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,252.34/838.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.43

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