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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.24, 1,156.56 and 506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.24, 1,156.56 and 506.68 is: 699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.24 : 1,156.56 = 506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.24/1,156.56 = 506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.24x = 1,156.56 × 506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.24x = 586,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,005.82/838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.09

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