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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.26, 1,157.18 and 506.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.26, 1,157.18 and 506.63 is: 699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.26 : 1,157.18 = 506.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.26/1,157.18 = 506.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.26x = 1,157.18 × 506.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.26x = 586,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,253.78/838.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.37

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