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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.92, 1,157.72 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.92, 1,157.72 and 507.29 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.92 : 1,157.72 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.92/1,157.72 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.92x = 1,157.72 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.92x = 587,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,291.45/838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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