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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.35, 1,156.94 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.35, 1,156.94 and 506.72 is: 699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.35 : 1,156.94 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.35/1,156.94 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.35x = 1,156.94 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.35x = 586,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,236.32/838.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.27

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