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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.71, 1,157.36 and 507.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.71, 1,157.36 and 507.15 is: 699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.71 : 1,157.36 = 507.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.71/1,157.36 = 507.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.71x = 1,157.36 × 507.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.71x = 586,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,952.59/838.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.83

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