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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.44, 1,157.25 and 507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.44, 1,157.25 and 507.09 is: 699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.44 : 1,157.25 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.44/1,157.25 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.44x = 1,157.25 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.44x = 586,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,829.90/838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.91

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