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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.49, 1,157.17 and 506.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.49, 1,157.17 and 506.92 is: 699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.49 : 1,157.17 = 506.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.49/1,157.17 = 506.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.49x = 1,157.17 × 506.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.49x = 586,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,588.46/838.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.58

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