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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.30, 1,156.68 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.30, 1,156.68 and 506.66 is: 699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.30 : 1,156.68 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.30/1,156.68 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.30x = 1,156.68 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.30x = 586,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,040.96/838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.08

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