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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.25, 1,156.42 and 501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.25, 1,156.42 and 501.96 is: 692.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.25 : 1,156.42 = 501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.25/1,156.42 = 501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.25x = 1,156.42 × 501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.25x = 580,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,476.58/838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.49

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