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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,156.44 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,156.44 and 506.28 is: 698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,156.44 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,156.44 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,156.44 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 585,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,482.44/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.30

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