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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.74, 1,157.52 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.74, 1,157.52 and 507.24 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.74 : 1,157.52 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.74/1,157.52 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.74x = 1,157.52 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.74x = 587,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,140.44/838.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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