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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.66, 1,157.79 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.66, 1,157.79 and 507.16 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.66 : 1,157.79 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.66/1,157.79 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.66x = 1,157.79 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.66x = 587,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,184.78/838.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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