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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.76, 1,157.73 and 507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.76, 1,157.73 and 507.13 is: 699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.76 : 1,157.73 = 507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.76/1,157.73 = 507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.76x = 1,157.73 × 507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.76x = 587,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,119.61/838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.99

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