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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.95, 1,157.94 and 507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.95, 1,157.94 and 507.39 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.95 : 1,157.94 = 507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.95/1,157.94 = 507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.95x = 1,157.94 × 507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.95x = 587,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,527.18/838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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