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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.88, 1,157.24 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.88, 1,157.24 and 507.08 is: 699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.88 : 1,157.24 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.88/1,157.24 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.88x = 1,157.24 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.88x = 586,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,813.26/838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.52

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