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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.46, 1,156.84 and 506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.46, 1,156.84 and 506.65 is: 699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.46 : 1,156.84 = 506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.46/1,156.84 = 506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.46x = 1,156.84 × 506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.46x = 586,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,104.67/838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.03

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