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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.19, 1,156.73 and 506.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.19, 1,156.73 and 506.55 is: 699.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.19 : 1,156.73 = 506.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.19/1,156.73 = 506.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.19x = 1,156.73 × 506.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.19x = 585,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,945.74/838.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.06

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